Definition of Belgian endive
:the developing crown of chicory when blanched for use as a vegetable or in salads by growing in darkness or semidarkness — called also
endive, witloof
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Belgian endive
noun
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First Known Use of belgian endive
1894
BELGIAN ENDIVE Defined for English Language Learners
Belgian endive
noun
Definition of Belgian endive for English Language Learners
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: the leaves of a chicory plant that has been grown in darkness to make the leaves white instead of green
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