chiccory

chic·co·ry

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [chik-uh-ree]
- /ˈtʃɪk ə ri/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [chik-uh-ree]
- /ˈtʃɪk ə ri/

Definitions of chiccory word

abbreviation CHICCORY chicory. 1
noun plural chiccory a composite plant, Cichorium intybus, having bright-blue flower heads and toothed oblong leaves, cultivated as a salad plant and for its root, which is used roasted and ground as a substitute for or additive to coffee. Compare endive (def 2). 1
noun plural chiccory the root of this plant. 1
noun chiccory Dated form of chicory. 0

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Origin of chiccory

First appearance:

before 1350

One of the 20% oldest English words

1350-1400; < Middle French chicoree, alteration of earlier cicoree (by influence of Italian cicoria) < Latin cichorēa < Greek kichória, kíchora (neuter plurals); replacing Middle English cicoree < Middle French

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Parts of speech for Chiccory

noun

adjective

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adverb

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determiner

exclamation

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chiccory popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 48% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.

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