ENDIVES

Noun

endives

plural of endive

Anagrams

• Devines, deveins

Source: Wiktionary


ENDIVE

En"dive, n. Etym: [F. endive (cf. Pr., Sp. Pg., & It. endivia), fr. a deriv. of L. intibus, intybus, endive.] (Bot.)

Definition: A composite herb (Cichorium Endivia). Its finely divided and much curled leaves, when blanched, are used for salad. Wild endive (Bot.), chicory or succory.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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FISSILE

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