Word | Noun | Adjective | Verb | Adverb |
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chicory plant | Yes | No | No | No |
chicory root | Yes | No | No | No |
chicory plant (noun) | chicory root (noun) |
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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 | root of the chicory plant roasted and ground to substitute for or adulterate coffee |
the dried root of the chicory plant: used as a coffee substitute |