succory

[ suhk-uh-ree ]

noun

, plural suc·co·ries.

1. chicory.

succory

/ ˈsʌkərɪ /

noun

1. See chicory
   another name for chicory

Word History and Origins

Origin of succory¹

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

Word History and Origins

Origin of succory¹

C16: variant of cicoree chicory ; related to Middle Low German suckerie, Dutch suikerei

Example Sentences

Quite a charming young man—married a Miss Succory, a connection of the Restharrows, and such a sweet girl!

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I had taken nothing for my support for two days, but a few handfuls of wild succory, which I had gathered in the fatal valley.

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Clear pale blue succory is the most charming of all, and I am going to send you some plants as soon as they have ceased flowering.

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Inwardly they take it with Succory-water against all corruptions of the Lungs.

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Never had any dress suited her so well as that flapper's frock of succory-blue with touches of cream, and dull pink.

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