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a broad-leaved form of Cichorium endivia, used in salads. Compare endive ( def 1 ).

a composite plant, Cichorium endivia, having a rosette of often curly-edged leaves used in salads. Compare escarole.

Also called Belgian endive, a young chicory plant, deprived of light to form a narrow head of whitish leaves that are eaten as a cooked vegetable or used raw in salads.

Furniture. an ornamental motif having the form of an arrangement of acanthus or endive leaves.