English Explanatory Dictionary

chervil

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A leafy herb, Anthriscus cerefolium, resembling parsley.
  2. Leaves from the plant, used as an herb in cooking, which have a mild flavor of anise.

Pronunciation

/ˈt͡ʃɜː(ɹ)vɪl/ /ˈt͡ʃɜː(ɹ)vəl/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-chervil.wav

Word forms

chervil chervils

Etymology

From Middle English chervell, from Old English cerfille, from Anglo-Norman chervele (compare Jèrriais chèrfi), from Latin caerefolium, from Ancient Greek χαιρέφυλλον (khairéphullon).

Synonyms

gourmet's parsley garden chervil French parsley

Derived words

sea chervil turnip rooted chervil bur chervil wild chervil
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