frisée

[free-zey]

1. a variety of endive, Cichorium endivia crispum, with narrow, curly-edged leaves used in salads.

Word History and Origins

Origin of frisée¹

First recorded in 1825–30; from French chicorée frisée “curly endive”; possibly akin to frizz ¹ ( def. ), frizzle ¹ ( def. )