succory

American  

[suhk-uh-ree] / ˈsʌk ə ri /

noun

plural

succories

1. chicory.

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succory British  

/ ˈsʌkərɪ /

noun

1. another name for chicory

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Etymology

Origin of succory

1525–35; < Middle Low German suckerie, perhaps < Medieval Latin, blend of Latin succus juice and cichorium chicory; the plant's roots are full of sap

Example Sentences

Take a handful each of nep, maidenhair, succory and betony leaves and make a decoction, and take three ounces of it, syrup of maidenhair, mugwort and succory, half an ounce of each.

From The Works of Aristotle the Famous Philosopher Containing his Complete Masterpiece and Family Physician; his Experienced Midwife, his Book of Problems and his Remarks on Physiognomy by Aristotle

In households of limited means it is often customary to use succory with coffee.

From Popular Books on Natural Science For Practical Use in Every Household, for Readers of All Classes by Bernstein, Aaron David

Olwen, in her red woolly coat, walked between Mrs. Cartwright, whose short blue skirts flapped like a wind-blown succory flower above her ankles, and Miss Walsh, who was holding on to her hat.

From The Disturbing Charm by Ruck, Berta

After calling for a glass of succory water, which she drank, she dined.

From Louis XIV. Makers of History Series by Abbott, John S. C. (John Stevens Cabot)

One of his neighbors erected a Flemish château, another a Florentine palazzo, and a third a François Premier hôtel; but his plot of ground remained an unkempt tangle of mullein and blue succory.

From The Wild Olive by King, Basil