endive

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endive /ˈɛndʌɪv, -dɪv/

▶noun

• 1 an edible Mediterranean plant, the bitter leaves of which may be blanched and used in salads. [Cichorium endivia.]

• 2 (also Belgian endive) N. Amer. a chicory crown.

– origin ME (also denoting the sowthistle): via OFr. from med. L. endivia, based on Gk entubon.