endive/ˈɛndaɪv/EtymologyFrom Middle French endive, from Medieval Latin endivia or Italian indivia~endivia, from Byzantine Greek ἐντύβιον (entúbion), from Latin intibus (which see). The ultimate source is likely Semitic.endive means A leafy salad vegetable, Cichorium endivia, which is often confused with common chicory (Cichorium intybus). Lexicurio rates it Distinctive — a strength score of 69 out of 100.nounA leafy salad vegetable, Cichorium endivia, which is often confused with common chicory (Cichorium intybus).“When all this is ready, take some endive and Dutch lettuce, some chervil and celery, wash and drain them very well, cut them small, put them into a saucepan, and pour some of the broth upon them […]”