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Definition of frisee

frisee

/friːˈzeɪ/
fri · see
Plural:frisees
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• noun

1

A variety of endive with finely curled, frizzy leaves and a mildly bitter flavor, frequently used as a salad green.

Example

"She tossed the frisee with a warm bacon vinaigrette and topped it with a poached egg to create a classic Lyonnaise salad."

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Word Nuance & Usage

Often spelled with an acute accent as 'frisée' to reflect its French origins, particularly in culinary or fine dining contexts.

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• Nearby Words

fringehead
frisbee
frisco
frisee
fritillaria
frittata
fritter

Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed from French 'frisée', meaning 'curly', which is the feminine past participle of 'friser' (to curl).

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Frisee. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 14, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/frisee
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