escarole
(Canada, US) A subspecies or variety of broad-leaved endive (, syn.
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(Canada, US) A subspecies or variety of broad-leaved endive (, syn. ), which is eaten as a vegetable.
Endive, or Chicory—This, for salad, takes the same place in winter that lettuce occupies in summer and when well grown is equally valuable. There are two very distinct varieties; [...] The other sort is the "Escarole" of the French, and …
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