parsley fern

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noun

a small bright green tufted European fern, Cryptogramma crispa, that grows on acid scree and rock in uplands

any of several other plants with crisped foliage, resembling that of parsley

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Words nearby parsley fern

parsimonious, parsimony, pars intermedia, parsley, parsley family, parsley fern, parsley piert, parsnip, parson, parsonage, parson bird

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Example sentences from the Web for parsley fern

Rub pork loin with paprika, Cajun seasoning, parsley, onion powder, garlic powder, sugar, salt, and pepper.
Epic Meal Empire’s Meat Monstrosities: From the Bacon Spider to the Cinnabattleship|Harley Morenstein|July 26, 2014|DAILY BEAST
“In my view, the silver fern is something which is applied to our greatest sporting teams,” said Key.
New Zealand Wants A Middle Earth Flag|Nico Hines|January 30, 2014|DAILY BEAST
This fresh parsley sauce goes well with most grilled meats and fish.
Fresh Picks|Chris Rendell|October 4, 2011|DAILY BEAST
Spoon the rice into the center of the gumbo, and sprinkle each serving with green onions and parsley.
5 Iconic Recipes From an Iconic Chef|Emeril Lagasse|May 12, 2011|DAILY BEAST

In a cup, mix the lemon juice, the raw garlic and the chopped parsley and pour on the sizzling shakshuka when serving.
An Israeli Independence Day Menu|Naama Shefi|May 10, 2011|DAILY BEAST
Fern cases were very much in vogue some years ago, and this is really a very delightful way of cultivating the plants.
How to Know the Ferns|S. Leonard Bastin
Never grasp a Fern plant from above and try to pull it away, as this will be almost sure to result in damage.
How to Know the Ferns|S. Leonard Bastin
If properly dried and pressed, it is possible to preserve the Fern fronds with a great deal of their natural colour.
How to Know the Ferns|S. Leonard Bastin
Dwarfs in pointed hoods pricked with fern leaves whirled about these edifices in the airiest fashion.
Honey-Bee|Anatole France
Picnic baskets from which the salt has been omitted may be shredded over the surface instead of parsley.
Punch, or the London Charivari, Vol. 152, May 16, 1917.|Various

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