chervil

Estimated CEFR level: C2 — Proficiency

Estimated from word frequency; not an official CEFR classification.

Definition

  1. noun aromatic annual Old World herb cultivated for its finely divided and often curly leaves for use especially in soups and salads
  2. noun fresh ferny parsley-like leaves used as a garnish with chicken and veal and omelets and green salads and spinach

Etymology

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

In classic literature

Synonyms

beaked parsley, Anthriscus cereifolium

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