plural chicories
: a European plant that has bitter-tasting leaves that are often used in salads
Note: The dried, ground root of the chicory plant is sometimes used as a flavoring in or substitute for coffee.
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“Chicory.” Merriam-Webster.com Simple Definition, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/simple/chicory. Accessed 16 Apr. 2026.
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