witloofn.
/ˈwɪtluːf/, /ˈwɪtləʊf/, U.S. /ˈwɪtˌluf/ = chicory n. 1, succory n. 1. Also attributive.
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witloof1885
the world > plants > particular plants > cultivated or valued plants > particular food plant or plant product > particular vegetables > [noun] > root vegetables > chicory
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1885 Bazaar, Exchange & Mart 2 Jan. 7/2 Chicory, or witloof, as some choose to call it, is a useful winter salad plant.
1925 W. Watson Gardener's Assistant I. 79 Witloof Chicory... Large Brussels (Witloof)..has large leaves with wide midribs and stalks.
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