Meaning & use
endive
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A leafy vegetable with slightly bitter leaves, often eaten raw in salads or braised as a cooked dish.
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The salad was topped with shredded endive and a light vinaigrette.
She braised the endive in butter until it turned soft and golden.
A note on using this word
In American English, "endive" often refers to curly-leafed salad greens, while in British English it can refer to what Americans call "chicory," so usage varies by region.
Words with a similar meaning
chicory
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