chicory
noun
chic·o·ry ˈchi-k(ə-)rē 
variants or less commonly chickory
plural chicories
1
: a thick-rooted usually blue-flowered European perennial composite herb (Cichorium intybus) widely grown for its roots and as a salad plant compare belgian endive, radicchio
2
: the dried ground roasted root of chicory used to flavor or adulterate coffee
Example Sentences
Recent Examples on the Web Interesting choices like the New Orleans iced mocha, crafted with a housemade 20-hour cold brew, chicory, mocha and milk, plus trusty standbys like Vietnamese iced coffee and chai lattes await. 
Megha Mcswain, Chron, 1 Aug. 2022 What's more, each serving includes a dose of prebiotic fiber in the form of inulin from chicory root to help feed the microbiome. Stefani Sassos, Ms, Rdn, Cso, Cdn, Nasm-cpt, Good Housekeeping, 13 July 2022 Stock up on tomatoes, chicory, onions, asparagus, and wheat for the best benefits. Alyssa Jung, Good Housekeeping, 20 July 2022 Made from dandelion root and chicory root, along with barley and rye, this healthy tea contains a full suite of antioxidants, vitamins and minerals that can help add to a balanced diet. Hannah Jeon, Good Housekeeping, 9 July 2022 Poco Poco, one of the coast's oldest produce sellers, chatted with customers amid boxes of prickly pear and green chicory stacked shoulder-high and spilling out into the street. Maria Shollenbarger, Travel + Leisure, 20 June 2022 Toss chicory with Caesar dressing and adjust seasoning to taste with salt and pepper. Kathleen Squires, WSJ, 16 June 2022 On the flip side, many runners will want to limit high-fiber and high-fat snacks (say, energy bars made with chicory root, or nut butters or coconut oils) before a run because your body takes longer to break down these foods, says Samuel. SELF, 5 Apr. 2022 The brewer has made beer with the same ingredients that are found in pepper spray, maple syrup and roasted chicory in the past. Chris Morris, Fortune, 13 May 2022 See More
Megha Mcswain, Chron, 1 Aug. 2022 What's more, each serving includes a dose of prebiotic fiber in the form of inulin from chicory root to help feed the microbiome. Stefani Sassos, Ms, Rdn, Cso, Cdn, Nasm-cpt, Good Housekeeping, 13 July 2022 Stock up on tomatoes, chicory, onions, asparagus, and wheat for the best benefits. Alyssa Jung, Good Housekeeping, 20 July 2022 Made from dandelion root and chicory root, along with barley and rye, this healthy tea contains a full suite of antioxidants, vitamins and minerals that can help add to a balanced diet. Hannah Jeon, Good Housekeeping, 9 July 2022 Poco Poco, one of the coast's oldest produce sellers, chatted with customers amid boxes of prickly pear and green chicory stacked shoulder-high and spilling out into the street. Maria Shollenbarger, Travel + Leisure, 20 June 2022 Toss chicory with Caesar dressing and adjust seasoning to taste with salt and pepper. Kathleen Squires, WSJ, 16 June 2022 On the flip side, many runners will want to limit high-fiber and high-fat snacks (say, energy bars made with chicory root, or nut butters or coconut oils) before a run because your body takes longer to break down these foods, says Samuel. SELF, 5 Apr. 2022 The brewer has made beer with the same ingredients that are found in pepper spray, maple syrup and roasted chicory in the past. Chris Morris, Fortune, 13 May 2022 See More Word History
Etymology
alteration of Middle English cicoree, from Anglo-French, from Latin cichoreum, from Greek kichoreia
First Known Use
15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1