cichoraceous

/ˌsɪkərˈɒʃəs/

Definitions

1. adjective

Resembling or characteristic of the cichory or a plant of the genus Cichorium, especially the common chicory (Cichorium intybus).

“The fields were filled with cichoraceous plants, their blue flowers swaying gently in the breeze.”

2. noun

A plant or thing of the genus Cichorium, especially the common chicory (Cichorium intybus).

“The farmer cultivated cichoraceous plants on his field.”

Synonyms

  • chicory-like
  • plantain-like

Antonyms

  • non-flowering
  • non-herbaceous