escarole

American  

[es-kuh-rohl] / ˈɛs kəˌroʊl /

noun

1. a broad-leaved form of Cichorium endivia, used in salads.

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escarole British  

/ ˈɛskərəʊl /

noun

1. a variety of endive with broad leaves, used in salads

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Etymology

Origin of escarole

1895–1900; < French < Italian scar ( i ) ola < Late Latin ēscāriola chicory, equivalent to Latin ēscāri ( us ) fit for eating ( Latin ēsc ( a ) food + -ārius -ary ) + -ola -ole ¹

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• escarole vs. endive

Example Sentences

I love the white escarole and puntarelle in season at Garden of...

From Los Angeles Times

When she bought other, lesser-known vegetables at the supermarket — the book also features burdock, celery root, escarole, turnips and 18 more — the checkers wouldn’t know the codes.

From Seattle Times

Any combination of bitter greens, such as frisée, endive, radicchio, escarole or arugula, works well in this recipe.

From Washington Times

You brought escarole fagioli to that meal: Why is that dish special to you and your family?

From Salon

Add the escarole, and cook and stir until it begins to wilt, about 2 to 3 minutes.

From Washington Times