endive; escarole
Refers to the leafy vegetable Cichorium endivia, often used in salads. Both 'endive' and 'escarole' are common English names.
Endive is a vegetable often used in salads.
Hiragana spelling, also used.
Kanji spelling is rare; the word is usually written in kana.
The Japanese name キクヂシャ (菊萵苣) literally means 'chrysanthemum lettuce', referring to the plant's appearance. The exact historical derivation is uncertain.