[ 'ɛndʌɪv , -dɪv ]
■ noun
1》 an edible Mediterranean plant, the bitter leaves of which may be blanched and used in salads. [ Cichorium endivia .]
2》 (also Belgian ~ ) N. Amer. a chicory crown.
Origin
ME (also denoting the sowthistle): via OFr. from med. L. endivia , based on Gk entubon .