Definition of endive
1
:an annual or biennial composite herb (Cichorium endivia) that is closely related to chicory and occurs in two common varieties:
a
:a variety (C. endivia crispa) having curly, usually dissected leaves :curly endive
b
:a variety (C. endivia latifolium) having broad flat leaves used especially cooked as a vegetable :escarole
