n. | 1. | (Bot.) A composite herb (Cichorium Endivia). Its finely divided and much curled leaves, when blanched, are used for salad.
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Noun | 1. | endive - widely cultivated herb with leaves valued as salad green; either curly serrated leaves or broad flat ones that are usually blanched Synonyms: Cichorium endivia, witloof |
2. | endive - variety of endive having leaves with irregular frilled edges Synonyms: chicory escarole, escarole |