endive
nounHow many syllables in endive?
There are 2 syllables in the word endive.How to pronounce endive:
Definition of endive:
- endive (noun):
- variety of endive having leaves with irregular frilled edges.
- an annual or biennial composite herb (cichorium endivia) that is closely related to chicory and occurs in two common varieties
Synonyms for endive:
chicory escarole
cichorium endivia
escarole
french endive
salad green
salad greens
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