ra·dic·chi·o (r -d  k- , rä-)n. pl. ra·dic·chi·os Any of several varieties of chicory, having red or red-spotted leaves that form globose or elongated heads. [Italian, from Old Italian, chicory, from Vulgar Latin *r  d culum, from Latin rdcula, diminutive of rdx, rdc-, root; see radish.] |
radicchio [ræˈdiːkɪəʊ]
n pl -chios
(Life Sciences & Allied Applications / Plants) an Italian variety of chicory, having purple leaves streaked with white that are eaten raw in salads
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| Noun | 1. | radicchio - prized variety of chicory having globose heads of red leaves curly endive, chicory - crisp spiky leaves with somewhat bitter taste |
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