frisée
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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.]
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frisee
(friːˈzeɪ)n
(Plants) an endive, Cichorium endivia, often used in salads
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