Plural of 'chicory,' a plant with blue flowers whose roots are used as a coffee substitute or food flavoring.
From chicory (Greek kikhōreia, possibly from Egyptian), a Mediterranean plant that has been cultivated for thousands of years. The plural simply adds the regular '-ies' ending to the singular form 'chicory'.
Chicory has been secretly hiding in your coffee for centuries—many coffee blends still contain roasted chicory root, especially in New Orleans-style coffee, because during shortages (particularly during wars) people discovered it added a deep, rich flavor while stretching expensive coffee beans further.
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