radicchio

noun

ra·dic·chio ra-ˈdi-kē-ō

plural radicchios

: a chicory of a red variety with variegated leaves that is used as a salad green

Examples of radicchio in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web From hydrangeas to hostas, roses to radicchio, setting your plants up for success starts with finding the appropriate garden fellows. —

Patricia Shannon, Southern Living, 24 July 2024 Predominantly plant-based, the menu changes seasonally and might include white asparagus with sesame cream and orange blossoms; scallops with rutabaga, apple and clementines, or radicchio salad with pickled yuzu and onions. —

Vivian Song, Robb Report, 23 July 2024 Start with the duck egg served with tomato, pork crackling and radicchio. —

Alex Crevar, New York Times, 13 June 2024 Add leaf lettuce, endives and apple slices to bowl with radicchio; drizzle with ⅓ cup of the dressing; toss to coat evenly. —

Sabrina Weiss, Peoplemag, 11 May 2024 See all Example Sentences for radicchio

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Word History

Etymology

Italian, chicory, from Vulgar Latin *radiculus, alteration of Latin radicula

First Known Use

1968, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler

The first known use of radicchio was in 1968

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