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Definition of radicchio

radicchio

/rəˈdiːkioʊ/
ra · dic · chi · o
Plural:radicchios
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radicchio Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

A cultivated form of leaf chicory, distinguished by its vibrant wine-red or purple leaves with white veins and a distinctly bitter, peppery taste.

Example

"The chef tossed chopped radicchio into the salad to add a bitter contrast to the sweet balsamic vinaigrette."

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Word Nuance & Usage

Though it visually resembles a small head of red cabbage, radicchio is actually a type of chicory with a distinctively bitter, peppery flavor.

• Nearby Words

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Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed into English in the late 19th century from Italian 'radicchio', derived from the Latin 'radicula' (a small root), which is a diminutive of 'radix' (root).

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

Cite this Entry

Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Radicchio. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 15, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/radicchio
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