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endive

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  1. escarole              
 
en.dive \'en-.di-v\ n [ME, fr. MF, fr. LL endivia, fr. LGk entubion, fr. L 
   intubus] 1: an annual or biennial composite herb (Cichorium endivia) widely 
   cu ltivated as a salad plant 2: the developing crown of chicory when 
   blanched for use as salad