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Cichorium

noun
Ci·​cho·​ri·​um | \ sə̇ˈkōrēəm, -ȯr-\

Definition of Cichorium

: a genus of deep-rooted biennial or perennial herbs (family Compositae) having flowers bright blue or occasionally pink or white all ligulate and with flower heads solitary or in twos or threes — see chicory, endive

History and Etymology for Cichorium

New Latin, from Latin

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