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Definition of escarole

escarole

/ˈɛs.kə.roʊl/
es · ca · role
Plural:escaroles
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escarole Lexical Profile

• noun

1

A variety of broad-leaved endive characterized by its light green, slightly bitter leaves, widely used in salads and hearty soups.

Example

"She sautéed the escarole with garlic and olive oil to serve alongside the roasted chicken."

Synonyms
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Word Nuance & Usage

Often confused with curly endive (frisée) or Belgian endive, escarole is distinguished by its broader, smoother leaves and slightly milder, less bitter flavor.

• Nearby Words

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Word Origin & Etymology

From French 'escarole', borrowed from Italian 'scarola', which traces back to Late Latin 'escariola' meaning 'something edible' (from Latin 'esca' meaning 'food').

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

Cite this Entry

Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Escarole. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/escarole
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