radicchio

American  

[rah-dee-kee-oh, ruh-] / rɑˈdi kiˌoʊ, rə- /

Or radichio

noun

1. a variety of chicory originating in Italy, having a compact head of reddish, white-streaked leaves: leaves and roots may be cooked or used raw in salads.

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radicchio British  

/ ræˈdiːkɪəʊ /

noun

1. an Italian variety of chicory, having purple leaves streaked with white that are eaten raw in salads

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Etymology

Origin of radicchio

From Italian

Example Sentences

At the same time, he does visit the popular region of Veneto, but skips Venice, focusing instead on Treviso and Isola della Scala, the lands of, respectively, radicchio and rice.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 7, 2026

Parla says that, to an extent, the city of Gorizia has built their economy around the Rosa di Gorizia; a crisp and delicately bitter radicchio variety known for its rose-like appearance and intense cultivation process.

From Salon • Jan. 24, 2026

Any combination of bitter greens, such as frisée, endive, radicchio, escarole or arugula, works well in this recipe.

From Washington Times • Dec. 22, 2023

A blustery fall wind whipped through the rows of radicchio, across the butternut vines and edged the dance floor.

From Seattle Times • Dec. 8, 2023

Her parents later moved to Mead Lane, Chertsey, not far from the allotments where the family grew radicchio, French beans and runner beans and gathered blackberries growing wild.

From BBC • Nov. 29, 2023