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chicory

chic.o.ry \chik-(*-)re-\ n [ME cicoree, fr. MF cichore`e, chicore`e, fr. L 
   cichoreu]m, fr. Gk kichoreia 1: a thick-rooted usu. blue-flowered European 
   perennial composite herb ( Cichorium intybus) widely grown for its roots 
   and as a salad plant 2: the dried ground roasted root of chicory used to 
   flavor or adulterate co ffee