endive

/ˌɛnˈdaɪv/

/ˈɛndaɪv/

Other forms: endives

Definitions of endive

1. noun

   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

   type of:

   herb, herbaceous plant

   a plant lacking a permanent woody stem; many are flowering garden plants or potherbs; some having medicinal properties; some are pests
2. noun

   variety of endive having leaves with irregular frilled edges
   synonyms: chicory escarole, escarole

   types:

   Belgian endive, French endive, witloof

   young broad-leaved endive plant deprived of light to form a narrow whitish head

   type of:

   salad green, salad greens

   greens suitable for eating uncooked as in salads