chicory
noun
chic·o·ry
ˈchi-k(ə-)rē 
variants
or less commonly chickory
plural chicories
1
: a thick-rooted usually blue-flowered European perennial composite herb (Cichorium intybus) widely grown for its roots and as a salad plant compare belgian endive, radicchio
2
: the dried ground roasted root of chicory used to flavor or adulterate coffee
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Salad with Roasted Delicata, Apple, Savory Seed & Seaweed Granola, and Black Tahini Dressing
Celebrate autumn with this vibrant chicory salad, featuring sweet roasted delicata squash, crisp apples, and a savory seed and seaweed granola.
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Sarah Yang, Sunset Magazine, 24 Oct. 2024
Local vegetables star in a Caesar-like chicory salad with tofu dressing and anchovy panko.
—Tori Latham, Robb Report, 2 Oct. 2024
Chicory Salad with Roasted Delicata, Apple, Savory Seed & Seaweed Granola, and Black Tahini Dressing
Celebrate autumn with this vibrant chicory salad, featuring sweet roasted delicata squash, crisp apples, and a savory seed and seaweed granola.
—Sarah Yang, Sunset Magazine, 1 Oct. 2024
Others are completely replacing coffee with chicory.
—Paul Smaglik, Discover Magazine, 16 Sep. 2024
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Sarah Yang, Sunset Magazine, 24 Oct. 2024
Local vegetables star in a Caesar-like chicory salad with tofu dressing and anchovy panko.
—Tori Latham, Robb Report, 2 Oct. 2024
Chicory Salad with Roasted Delicata, Apple, Savory Seed & Seaweed Granola, and Black Tahini Dressing
Celebrate autumn with this vibrant chicory salad, featuring sweet roasted delicata squash, crisp apples, and a savory seed and seaweed granola.
—Sarah Yang, Sunset Magazine, 1 Oct. 2024
Others are completely replacing coffee with chicory.
—Paul Smaglik, Discover Magazine, 16 Sep. 2024
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“Chicory.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/chicory. Accessed 22 Nov. 2024.
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chicory
noun
chic·o·ry
ˈchik-(ə-)rē
plural chicories
: a thick-rooted usually blue-flowered European herb related to the daisies and grown for its roots and as a salad plant
also
: its dried ground roasted root that is sometimes added to coffee
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