noun
- Plural of chicory; plants of the genus Cichorium, or their roots used as a coffee substitute or food additive.
Usage: Commonly used in culinary and agricultural contexts.
Examples
- The farmer grew several varieties of chiccories in the garden.
- Chiccories are often roasted and ground to make a coffee substitute.
- Some chiccories have bitter leaves that are used in salads.
- The roots of chiccories can be harvested in the fall.
- New Orleans coffee often includes chiccories for added flavor.