frisée

noun fri·sée \frē-ˈzā\

Definition of FRISÉE

: curly leaves of endive (sense 1) that have finely dissected edges and are used in salads —called also curly endive, frisée lettuce

fri·sée also fri·sé \frē-ˈzā\

French, short for chicorée frisée curly chicory

First Known Use: 1982

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