Chic″o‐ry (?), n. [F. chicorée, earlier also cichorée, L. cichorium, fr. Gr. �, �, Cf. Succory.] 1. (Bot.) 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.