chicories

1. the dried root of the chicory plant: used as a coffee substituteSynonyms: chicory, chicory root

2. perennial Old World herb having rayed flower heads with blue florets cultivated for its root and its heads of crisp edible leaves used in saladsSynonyms: Cichorium intybus, chicory, chicory plant, succory

3. root of the chicory plant roasted and ground to substitute for or adulterate coffeeSynonyms: chicory, chicory root

4. crisp spiky leaves with somewhat bitter tasteSynonyms: chicory, curly endive