Chicory \Chic"o*ry\, n. [F. chicor['e]e, earlier also
   cichor['e]e, L. cichorium, fr. Gr. ?, ?, Cf. {Succory}.]
   1. (Bot.) A branching perennial plant ({Cichorium Intybus})
      with bright blue flowers, growing wild in Europe, Asia,
      and America; also cultivated for its roots and as a salad
      plant; succory; wild endive. See {Endive}.
      
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   2. The root, which is roasted for mixing with coffee.
      
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