succory meaning

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succory (noun): perennial Old World herb having rayed flower heads with blue florets cultivated for its root and its heads of crisp edible leaves used in salads.

Definition of succory

  1. perennial Old World herb having rayed flower heads with blue florets cultivated for its root and its heads of crisp edible leaves used in salads

    Synonyms: chicory, chicory plant, Cichorium intybus

    Type of: herb

Scrabble score: 14 (letter breakdown)

Word lists: words starting with SU · words ending in RY · 7-letter words

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