noun
- Plural of chicory; plants of the genus Cichorium, or their roots used as a coffee substitute or food ingredient.
Usage: Also spelled 'chicories' in modern English; 'cicorees' is an archaic or variant spelling.
Examples
- The farmer grew cicorees in the field for their nutritious roots.
- Roasted cicorees were ground and mixed with coffee during wartime shortages.
- The bitter leaves of cicorees are sometimes used in salads.
- In traditional medicine, cicorees were valued for their digestive properties.