Definitions for: Endive


[n] variety of endive having leaves with irregular frilled edges
[n] widely cultivated herb with leaves valued as salad green; either curly serrated leaves or broad flat ones that are usually blanched



Webster (1913) Definition: En"dive, n. [F. endive (cf. Pr., Sp. Pg., & It.
endivia), fr. a deriv. of L. intibus, intybus, endive.]
(Bot.)
A composite herb (Cichorium Endivia). Its finely divided
and much curled leaves, when blanched, are used for salad.

Wild endive (Bot.), chicory or succory.

Synonyms: chicory escarole, Cichorium endivia, escarole, witloof

See Also: Belgian endive, Belgian endive, chicory escarole, Cichorium, Cichorium endivia, endive, endive, escarole, French endive, French endive, genus Cichorium, herb, herbaceous plant, salad green, salad greens, witloof

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