Definition of chicory

Scrabble & Words with friends points


  • chicory is a valid Scrabble US word with a point value of 17
  • chicory is a valid Scrabble UK word with a point value of 17
  • chicory is a valid Words with friends word with a point value of 17

Definition of chicory


  • perennial Old World herb having rayed flower heads with blue florets cultivated for its root and its heads of crisp edible leaves used in salads (noun)

    Synonyms

    1. chicory plant
    2. cichorium intybus
    3. succory
  • crisp spiky leaves with somewhat bitter taste (noun)

    Synonyms

    1. curly endive
  • root of the chicory plant roasted and ground to substitute for or adulterate coffee (noun)

    Synonyms

    1. chicory root
  • the dried root of the chicory plant: used as a coffee substitute (noun)

    Synonyms

    1. chicory root

See definition of chicory in Merriam Webster