ESCAROLE Definition & Meaning

escarole

[ es-kuh-rohl ]

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noun

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

escarole

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noun

a variety of endive with broad leaves, used in salads

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Origin of escarole¹

1895–1900; < French < Italian scar ( i ) ola < Late Latin ŧ��Ǳ�� chicory, equivalent to Latin ŧ�� ( us ) fit for eating ( Latin ŧ�� ( a ) food + -��ܲ� -ary ) + -ola -ole ¹

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�y��vlog History and Origins

Origin of escarole¹

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

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I love the white escarole and puntarelle in season at Garden of...

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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.

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Any combination of bitter greens, such as frisée, endive, radicchio, escarole or arugula, works well in this recipe.

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You brought escarole fagioli to that meal: Why is that dish special to you and your family?

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Add the escarole, and cook and stir until it begins to wilt, about 2 to 3 minutes.

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