escarole

noun

es·​ca·​role ˈe-skə-ˌrōl 

: an endive having slightly bitter broad, flat leaves used especially cooked as a vegetable

Examples of escarole in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

All The Greens Just about any pot of simmering leafy winter greens—turnip greens, collards, swiss chard, escarole, kale—will be drastically improved with a ham bone. —Cameron Beall, Southern Living, 22 Dec. 2024

At first glance escarole could be mistaken for lettuce; the bitter green is a good choice for salads and soups. —Shelli McConnell, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 Dec. 2024

Stir in meatballs, escarole, and pesto; heat through. —Shelli McConnell, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 Dec. 2024

The chefs' signature dishes served during Madonna's birthday dinner included mini penne with zucchini and escarole garnished with seasoned olives and pine nuts, bruschetta with Sorrento tomatoes and olives, the source added. —Brenton Blanchet, Peoplemag, 18 Aug. 2024

Word History

Etymology

French escarole, scarole, from Old French escariole, from Late Latin escariola, from Latin escarius of food, from esca food, from edere to eat — more at eat

First Known Use

1897, in the meaning defined above

Kids Definition

escarole

noun

es·​ca·​role ˈes-kə-ˌrōl 

: endive with broad flat leaves used especially cooked as a vegetable