Cichorium

noun

Ci·​cho·​ri·​um

sə̇ˈkōrēəm,

-ȯr-

: 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

Word History

Etymology

New Latin, from Latin

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