escarole

American

[es-kuh-rohl] / ˈɛs kəˌroʊl /

noun

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

escarole British

/ ˈɛskərəʊl /

noun

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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