Definition of "endive" [en•dive]

• An Indian plant (Cichorium endivia) cultivated for its crown of crisp succulent leaves used in salads. Also called frisée. (noun)
• Escarole. (noun)
• A variety of the common chicory Cichorium intybus cultivated to produce a narrow, pointed, blanched cluster of leaves used in salads. Also called Belgian endive, witloof. (noun)

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• "The endive is the perfect vehicle for all sorts of fillings."
• "And it was in France, dear reader, that I learned to swallow the bitter pill best known as endive-not a life lesson, perhaps, in the strict sense of the term, but a promising turn for a palate. picky than pleasant at the dinner table."
• "-- The curatives are aperients, such as endive, water cresses, bread and milk, and red pepper."