Chicory
Chicory , noun
[French chicorée, earlier also cichorée, Latin cichorium, from Greek {not transcribed}, {not transcribed}, Cf. Succory.]
1.
(Botany) A branching perennial plant (Cichorium Intybus) with bright blue flowers, growing wild in Europe, Asia, and America; also cultivated for its roots and as a salad plant; succory; wild endive. See Endive.
2.
The root, which is roasted for mixing with coffee.