escarole

noun

es·​ca·​role ˈe-skə-ˌrōl How to pronounce escarole (audio)
: 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 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 Shake the pan and when the escarole starts to wilt, turn off heat. Claudia Alexander, Hartford Courant, 9 Jan. 2024 Stir for 20 seconds then toss in the escarole and using tongs, turn the wet leaves to cover them with garlic. Claudia Alexander, Hartford Courant, 9 Jan. 2024 Delicious with white bean and escarole soup. Lana Bortolot, Forbes, 21 Feb. 2023 See all Example Sentences for escarole 

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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

Time Traveler
The first known use of escarole was in 1897

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“Escarole.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/escarole. Accessed 31 Oct. 2024.

Kids Definition

escarole

noun
es·​ca·​role ˈes-kə-ˌrōl How to pronounce escarole (audio)
: endive with broad flat leaves used especially cooked as a vegetable

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