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

After my escarole greens are cooked, I put them in a flat freezer bag to freeze.

From Washington Post

In winter, location permitting, Calabrians grow Savoy cabbage, escarole, and broccoli rabe.

From The Daily Beast

And of course escarole and romaine and anything else you find that is cheap; sometimes in a city market one of them will be.

From Project Gutenberg

Escarole is a broad-leaved variety that is grown more or less in a head.

From Project Gutenberg

Escarole and chicory, which are much used as greens, should be prepared and cooked according to the directions given in Art. 3.

From Project Gutenberg

Escarole is the broad-leaved variety of the well-known endive.

From Project Gutenberg