frisees
/frɪˈzeɪz/
noun
- Small, curly or frizzy pieces or strands, especially of hair or fabric.
- She brushed the frisees of wool off her sweater after cutting the fabric.
- He noticed a few frisees of thread on the carpet from the old rug.
- The baby's hair was full of soft frisees that stuck up in every direction.
- A type of endive (chicory) with curly, frizzy leaves, often used in salads.
- She topped the frisees with crumbled goat cheese and walnuts.
- The farmer's market had beautiful frisees with crisp, curly green leaves.
- For the salad, I mixed frisees with arugula and a light vinaigrette.
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