frisée

[ free-zey ]

  1. a variety of endive, Cichorium endivia crispum, with narrow, curly-edged leaves used in salads.

Origin of frisée

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First recorded in 1825–30; from French chicorée frisée “curly endive”; possibly akin to frizz1, frizzle1
  • Also called curly endive, frisée let·tuce.

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