chervil

American  

[chur-vil] / ˈtʃɜr vɪl /

noun

1. an herb, Anthriscus cerefolium, of the parsley family, having aromatic leaves used to flavor soups, salads, etc.

2. any of several other plants of the same genus or allied genera.

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chervil British  

/ ˈtʃɜːvɪl /

noun

1. an aromatic umbelliferous Eurasian plant, Anthriscus cerefolium, with small white flowers and aniseed-flavoured leaves used as herbs in soups and salads

2. a similar and related plant, Anthriscus caucalis

3. a related plant, Chaerophyllum temulentum, having a hairy purple-spotted stem

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Etymology

Origin of chervil

before 900; Middle English chervelle, Old English cerfelle < Latin chaerephylla, plural of chaerephyllum < Greek chairéphyllon, equivalent to chaîre hail (greeting) + phýllon leaf

Example Sentences

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chervil

Make the easiest herb dip ever by mixing ½ cup mayonnaise, ½ cup sour cream and ½ cup chopped mixed fresh herbs like basil, oregano, thyme, marjoram, chervil and parsley.

From Washington Times ● Nov. 30, 2023

The customizable approach here came about by way of messing around with a New York Times recipe for Butter-Braised Asparagus by David Tanis — his involves chives, parsley or chervil, tarragon and optional dill.

From Seattle Times ● May 23, 2023

Spring is a time to hunt down chervil, chives, dill, mint and tarragon.

From Salon ● Mar. 28, 2021

Herbs like dill, chervil, cilantro and tarragon can change its direction, too.

From New York Times ● Jan. 1, 2020

Boil a calf’s liver and two large handfuls of chervil in four quarts of spring water till reduced to one quart.

From The Lady's Own Cookery Book, and New Dinner-Table Directory; In Which will Be Found a Large Collection of Original Receipts. 3rd ed. by Bury, Charlotte Campbell, Lady