v. t. To rive; to cleave. [ Obs. ] [ 1913 Webster ]
n. [ F. endive (cf. Pr., Sp. Pg., & It. endivia), fr. a deriv. of L. intibus, intybus, endive. ] (Bot.) A composite herb (Cichorium Endivia). Its finely divided and much curled leaves, when blanched, are used for salad. [ 1913 Webster ]
Wild endive (Bot.),