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Definition of Belgian endive

1. Noun. Young broad-leaved endive plant deprived of light to form a narrow whitish head.

Lexicographical Neighbors of Belgian Endive

Literary usage of Belgian endive

Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:

1. Daytrips Holland, Belgium and Luxembourg: 40 One Day Adventures by Rail, Bus by Earl Steinbicker (2006)
"Among the vegetables usually featured are Chicorée-witloof (belgian endive), Asperges à la flamande (white asparagus with egg sauce) ..."

2. Hydroponics Nutrient Film Techniques: January 1984-March 1994 edited by Henry Gilbert (1996)
"... Temperature; Hysteresis; Monitoring; Sensors; Electrodes 77 NAL Call No: FICHE S-72 An experimental chamber for hydroponic culture of belgian endive. ..."

3. Romantic Weekends in Virginia, Washington DC and Maryland by Norman Renove, Norman Renouf, Kathy Renouf (2000)
"For a salad, try belgian endive, Fennel, Chicory, Marinated White Beans and Red Bliss Potatoes, with Rosemary Vinaigrette. A main course could come down to ..."

4. The Catskills Alive! by Francine Silverman (2003)
"Try the garlic shrimp with belgian endive and fresh fruit chutney, capped by a moist and delicious carrot cake for dessert. Open year-round. ..."

5. Salads, Sandwiches and Chafing Dish Recipes by Marion Harris Neil (1916)
"... place a ball of the cream cheese into which pieces of the green peppers have been creamed. French or belgian endive may be used in place of the Romaine. ..."

6. Georgia and the Carolinas by Norman Renouf, Kathy Renouf (1999)
"... fresh bread crumbs and parmesan cheese ($6.95); and Spinach Salad, with Belgian endive, prosciutto ham and warm Brie toasts ($6.95). On our last visit, ..."

7. Hollywood & the Best of Los Angeles Alive!by Robert White, Phyllis White by Robert White, Phyllis White (2002)
"There was a salad of Maine lobster, belgian endive, watercress and sprouts with a misting of green apple vinaigrette; it was so good that Phyllis ordered a ..."

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