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Definition of escarole
escarole
/ˈɛs.kə.roʊl/
es · ca · role
Plural:escaroles
escarole Lexical Profile
CEFR
B2
Grade
8
Tier
2
Usage
Rare
• 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
View all synonyms for escaroleWord 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.
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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 Oct 16, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/escarole