endive

noun

Etymology: From Middle French endive, from Medieval Latin endivia or Italian indivia~endivia, from Byzantine Greek ἐντύβιον (entúbion), from Latin intibus (which see). The ultimate source is likely Semitic.

1. A leafy salad vegetable, Cichorium endivia, which is often confused with common chicory (Cichorium intybus).

   “When all this is ready, take some endive and Dutch lettuce, some chervil and celery, wash and drain them very well, cut them small, put them into a saucepan, and pour some of the broth upon them […]”

   “Take the three heads of endive out of the water, drain them, and leave the largest whole.”