chicory

Noun
  1. The dried root of the chicory plant: used as a coffee substitute (synset 111974079)
    is a type of: root - (botany) the usually underground organ that lacks buds or leaves or nodes; absorbs water and mineral salts; usually it anchors the plant to the ground
    is a part of: chicory, chicory plant, cichorium intybus, succory - 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
    same as: 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 salads (synset 111973507)
    is a type of: herb, herbaceous plant - a plant lacking a permanent woody stem; many are flowering garden plants or potherbs; some having medicinal properties; some are pests
    belongs to: cichorium, genus cichorium - chicory
    has:
    same as: chicory plant, cichorium intybus, succory
  3. Root of the chicory plant roasted and ground to substitute for or adulterate coffee (synset 107747260)
    is a type of: coffee substitute - a drink resembling coffee that is sometimes substituted for it
    same as: chicory root
  4. Crisp spiky leaves with somewhat bitter taste (synset 107746831)
    is a type of: salad green, salad greens - greens suitable for eating uncooked as in salads
    subtypes: radicchio - prized variety of chicory having globose heads of red leaves
    is a part of: chicory, chicory plant, cichorium intybus, succory - 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
    same as: curly endive

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