Definition

1. Noun:
   • A type of leafy vegetable: "curly endive" refers to a variety of endive (Cichorium endivia) characterized by its crisp, spiky, and deeply curled leaves, which have a somewhat bitter taste. It is often used in salads.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • The salad was made with fresh curly endive and a tangy vinaigrette.
  • Curly endive adds a nice crunch and a hint of bitterness to the dish.

Advanced Usage

• "Frisée": This is a common culinary term for "curly endive," especially the pale, tender inner leaves.
  • The recipe calls for frisée, which is just the inner part of curly endive.

Variants and Related Words

• Endive (n): A broader category of leafy vegetables that includes both curly endive and Belgian endive (witloof).
• Chicory (n): A related plant in the same genus (), sometimes confused with endive.

Synonyms

• Frisée: (Specifically refers to the pale, curly variety used in gourmet salads).
• Chicory endive: (A less common synonym that highlights its relation to the chicory family).

Related Phrases

• Curly endive salad: A common dish featuring this vegetable.
  • The curly endive salad with bacon and poached egg is a classic.

Related Idioms

(This word is a specific noun and is not typically used in idiomatic expressions.)

Noun

1. crisp spiky leaves with somewhat bitter taste