frisée
[ free-zey ]
/ friˈzeɪ /
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a variety of endive, Cichorium endivia crispum, with narrow, curly-edged leaves used in salads.
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Also called curly endive, frisée let·tuce.
Words nearby frisée
Frisch, Frisches Haff, Frisco, frisé, Frise aileron, frisée, frisette, friseur, Frisian, Frisian carving, Frisian Islands
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How to use frisée in a sentence
Finish with a salad of frisee, chives, parsley, tarragon and chervil lightly dressed with the vinaigrette.
With a frisee salad to start and some really great wine, a cozy booth, and the right company, it makes for a perfect evening.
I found a recipe on cookstr.com for a frisee salad with burnt garlic vinaigrette.