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
