Endive

Pronunciation

• IPA: /ˈendɪv/, /ˈendaɪv/

Origin

From Old French endive, from Medieval Latin *endiva or Late Latin *intibus, perhaps from Byzantine Greek *entybon. Ultimately of uncertain origin, indeed perhaps Egyptian Arabic طوبه (tybi, "January").

Full definition of endive

Noun

1. A leafy salad vegetable, , which is often confused with chicory.

Hyponyms

• (Cichorium endivia) , escarole, , frisée;

Derived terms

• Belgian endive (from Cichorium intybus)

Anagrams

• devein, envied, veined