Synonyms/Hypernyms (Ordered by Estimated Frequency) of noun chicory_root

2 senses of chicory root

Sense 1
chicory, chicory root -- (the dried root of the chicory plant: used as a coffee substitute)
       => root -- ((botany) the usually underground organ that lacks buds or leaves or nodes; absorbs water and mineral salts; usually it anchors the plant to the ground)

Sense 2
chicory, chicory root -- (root of the chicory plant roasted and ground to substitute for or adulterate coffee)
       => coffee substitute -- (a drink resembling coffee that is sometimes substituted for it)