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Webster 1913 Edition
Chervil
Cher′vil
,Noun.
[AS.
cerfille
, fr. L. caerefolium
, chaerephyllum
, Gr. [GREEK]; [GREEK] to rejoice + [GREEK] leaf.] (Bot.)
A plant (
Anthriscus cerefolium
) with pinnately divided aromatic leaves, of which several curled varieties are used in soups and salads. Webster 1828 Edition
Chervil
CHERVIL
,Noun.
Definition 2024
chervil
chervil
English
Noun
chervil (countable and uncountable, plural chervils)
- (countable) A leafy herb, Anthriscus cerefolium, resembling parsley.
- (uncountable) leaves from the plant, used as an herb in cooking, which have a mild flavour of anise.
Synonyms
- (plant): garden chervil
- (leaves of herb): gourmet's parsley
Derived terms
Translations
spice
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See also
- Anthriscus cerefolium on Wikispecies.Wikispecies
- Anthriscus cerefolium on Wikimedia Commons.Wikimedia Commons
- Anthriscus cerefolium on Wikipedia.Wikipedia