endive

Definition

A leafy salad vegetable, Cichorium endivia, which is often confused with common chicory (Cichorium intybus).

Etymology

From Middle French endive, from Medieval Latin endivia or Italian indivia or endivia, from Late Latin intibus.

Example Sentences

• "When all this is ready, take some endive and Dutch lettuce, some chervil and celery, wash and drain them very well, cut them small, put them into a saucepan, and pour some of the broth upon them […]"
• "Take the three heads of endive out of the water, drain them, and leave the largest whole."
• "Broad leaved, green curled or white curled, the endive plants are good; the green sorts, on account of their coolness and their plentiful salts, are esteemed for the salad bowl, and the white-curled sorts are liked for soups, stews and as boiled vegetables."