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
2
: belgian endive
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The first known use of endive was in the 14th century
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