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

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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

The dish is accompanied by double-fried french fries, confetti-cut coleslaw and a tartar sauce that promotes fresh chervil, lemon and capers over fat.

From Washington Post ● Jun. 24, 2022

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

From Salon ● Mar. 28, 2021

Mix diced cooked carrots with lettuce and serve with French dressing, sprinkling with minced cress, chervil, chives, or parsley.

From The Myrtle Reed Cook Book by Myrtle Reed

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