chicory

• Многолетнее травянистое растение с голубыми цветками, листья которого используются в салатах, а высушенный и обжаренный корень — как заменитель или добавка к кофе.

A perennial herb with blue flowers, whose leaves are used in salads and whose dried, roasted root is used as a coffee substitute or additive.

1. Coffee substituteB2formalculinary

   The dried, roasted, and ground root of the chicory plant, used as a substitute for or an additive to coffee.

   Цикорий

   • In some cultures, chicory is added to coffee to enhance its flavor.
   • During the war, many people drank chicory as a coffee substitute.
   • The roasted chicory root gives the drink a slightly nutty taste.

2. PlantB2formalscientific

   A perennial herb native to Europe, with bright blue flowers and leaves that are used in salads.

   Цикорий

   • Chicory is often grown for its edible leaves and roots.
   • The blue flowers of the chicory plant are a common sight along roadsides.
   • Farmers cultivate chicory for both its root and its leafy greens.

   Synonymssuccory

3. Salad leafB1formalculinary

   The crisp, slightly bitter leaves of the chicory plant, often used in salads.

   Лист салата

   • The salad was made with fresh chicory, walnuts, and a vinaigrette.
   • Chicory leaves add a pleasant bitterness to mixed greens.
   • She prefers chicory over lettuce for its crunchy texture.

   Synonymsendivesuccory