What is "endive" in English? Definition and Explanations

Updated: 13-05-2026 by Wikilanguages.net

What does endive mean in English? Meaning of endive definition and abbreviation with examples.

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Meaning of "endive": widely cultivated herb with leaves valued as salad green; either curly serrated leaves or broad flat ones that are usually blanched

Meaning: widely cultivated herb with leaves valued as salad green; either curly serrated leaves or broad flat ones that are usually blanched

Synonyms: cichorium endivia endive witloof

Hypernyms: herb herbaceous plant

Part Holonyms: belgian endive chicory escarole endive escarole french endive witloof

Pronunciation in US: /ˈendɪv/, /ˈendaɪv/

Pronunciation in UK: /ˈɒndiːv/

Meaning: variety of endive having leaves with irregular frilled edges

Synonyms: chicory escarole endive escarole

Hyponyms: belgian endive french endive witloof

Hypernyms: salad green salad greens

Pronunciation in US: /ˈendɪv/, /ˈendaɪv/

Pronunciation in UK: /ˈɒndiːv/

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