Belgian endive
noun /ˌbeldʒən ˈendaɪv/,  /ˌbeldʒən ˈendɪv/
  /ˌbeldʒən ˈendaɪv/,  /ˌbeldʒən ˈendɪv/
(also endive)
 (both North American English) (British English chicory)
- a small pale green plant with bitter leaves that are eaten raw or cooked as a vegetable. The root can be dried and used with or instead of coffee.