frisée

Also found in: Encyclopedia, Wikipedia.

fri·sée

 (frĭ-zā′)
n.
A variety of endive (Cichorium endivia var. crispum) having curly, finely dissected leaves. Also called curly endive.

[French, from feminine past participle of friser, to curl; see frizz1.]
American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fifth Edition. Copyright © 2016 by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. Published by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. All rights reserved.

frisee

(friːˈzeɪ)
n
(Plants) an endive, Cichorium endivia, often used in salads
Collins English Dictionary – Complete and Unabridged, 12th Edition 2014 © HarperCollins Publishers 1991, 1994, 1998, 2000, 2003, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2011, 2014
Mentioned in
Copyright © 2003-2025 Farlex, Inc Disclaimer
All content on this website, including dictionary, thesaurus, literature, geography, and other reference data is for informational purposes only. This information should not be considered complete, up to date, and is not intended to be used in place of a visit, consultation, or advice of a legal, medical, or any other professional.