chiccory
/ˈtʃɪkəri/
noun
- A plant with blue flowers and bitter leaves, often used in salads or as a coffee substitute when its roots are roasted and ground.
- The chiccory plant grows wild along roadsides in many parts of the world.
- She added fresh chiccory leaves to the salad for a crunchy texture.
- Some people drink chiccory coffee as a caffeine-free alternative.