Cichorium intybus
- noun
- /ˌsɪkəˈrɔɪəm ˈɪntɪbəs/
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achicoria
- The edible leaves of Cichorium intybus are popular in Mediterranean salads.
Examples
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Cichorium intybus is often used as a coffee substitute in many regions.
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I love adding Cichorium intybus to my salads.
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Farmers rotate crops with Cichorium intybus to improve soil health.
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Have you ever tried Cichorium intybus in a recipe?
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The edible leaves of Cichorium intybus are popular in Mediterranean salads.
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Farmers rotate crops with Cichorium intybus to improve soil health.
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I love adding Cichorium intybus to my salads.
Synonyms
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A plant with blue flowers, bitter leaves, and an edible root
A plant from southern Europe with flat blue flowers and dark centers called chicory
A plant with blue flowers grown for its roots and leaves that people eat
A plant with bright blue flowers grown for edible leaves and roots
Surface Forms
Morphology
Cichorium + intybus
This is a Latin binomial (scientific name) rather than a compositional English phrase; the species epithet 'intybus' is not a recognisable English word and the overall meaning ('chicory') is not derivable from the parts by a B1 learner. Recognising it as a plant name may be possible, but the specific edible-plant sense requires specialised botanical knowledge, so it is not transparently interpretable.
Etymology
Cichorium intybus comes from old names for the 'wild endive' plant; people used its leaves in salads and roasted its roots to make a 'coffee substitute'. So, the name points to the plant we still use today for edible leaves and as a 'coffee substitute'.