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

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

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

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