Escarole
[es-kuh-rohl] /ˈɛs kəˌroʊl/
noun
1.
a broad-leaved form of Cichorium endivia, used in salads.
Compare (def 1).
/ˈɛskərəʊl/
noun
1.
(US & Canadian) a variety of endive with broad leaves, used in salads
n.
1897, from French escarole, from Italian scariola, from Late Latin escariola.
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