escarole

[ es-kuh-rohl ]

noun

1. a broad-leaved form of Cichorium endivia, used in salads. Compare endive ( def 1 ).

escarole

/ ˈɛskərəʊl /

noun

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

Word History and Origins

Origin of escarole¹

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

Word History and Origins

Origin of escarole¹

C20: French from Italian scar ( i ) ola , from Latin esca food

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