Endive: meaning, definitions and examples

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endive

 

[ หˆษ›nหŒdaษชv ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

type of vegetable

Endive is a leafy green vegetable belonging to the chicory family. It has a slightly bitter taste and is often used in salads or cooked dishes. Endive comes in two main varieties: curly endive and Belgian endive. Both types can add texture and flavor to a variety of meals, and they are often paired with dressings or cheeses to enhance their taste.

Synonyms

Belgian endive, chicory, curly endive

Examples of usage

  • I added endive to my salad for a bitter crunch.
  • The chef garnished the dish with sautรฉed endive.
  • You can find endive in the produce section of most grocery stores.

Translations

Translations of the word "endive" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น endรญvia

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคเค‚เคกเคฟเคต

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Endivie

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ endive

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะตะฝะดะธะฒั–ะน

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ endywia

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใ‚จใƒณใƒ€ใ‚คใƒด

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท endive

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ endibia

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท endivye

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์—”๋””๋ธŒ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุฃู†ุฏูŠู

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ endivie

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ endรญvia

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ่Š่‹ฃ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ endivija

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ endรญvรญa

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ัะฝะดะธะฒ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ”แƒœแƒ“แƒ˜แƒ•แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ endiv

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ endibia

Etymology

The word 'endive' comes from the French term 'endive', which is derived from the Latin word 'endiva'. The origins can be traced back to the Middle Ages, where it was known in various parts of Europe. Endive has been cultivated since ancient times and was known for its medicinal properties as well as its culinary uses. Different varieties of endive were developed in France and Belgium, leading to the popular types we see today. Its cultivation spread across Europe and eventually to America, where it became a staple in salads and gourmet dishes. The bitter flavor profile of endive makes it distinct from other leafy greens, appealing to chefs and home cooks alike.

Word Frequency Rank

This word's position of #32,335 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.