chervil

cher·vil  (chûrvl)

n.

1.

a. An annual Eurasian herb (Anthriscus cerefolium) in the parsley family, having aromatic leaves.

b. The leaves of this plant used as a seasoning or garnish.

2. Any of several related plants, such as those of the genus Chaerophyllum.

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[Middle English, from Old English cerfille, from Latin chaerephyllum, from Greek khairephullon : khairein, to greet, delight in; see gher-² in Indo-European roots + phullon, leaf; see bhel-³ in Indo-European roots.]

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chervil

Noun

an aniseed-flavoured herb [Old English cerfelle]

Thesaurus

Noun	1.	chervil - aromatic annual Old World herb cultivated for its finely divided and often curly leaves for use especially in soups and salads Anthriscus cereifolium, beaked parsley chervil - fresh ferny parsley-like leaves used as a garnish with chicken and veal and omelets and green salads and spinach herb, herbaceous plant - a plant lacking a permanent woody stem; many are flowering garden plants or potherbs; some having medicinal properties; some are pests Anthriscus, genus Anthriscus - chervil: of Europe, North Africa and Asia
	2.	chervil - fresh ferny parsley-like leaves used as a garnish with chicken and veal and omelets and green salads and spinach herb - aromatic potherb used in cookery for its savory qualities Anthriscus cereifolium, beaked parsley, chervil - aromatic annual Old World herb cultivated for its finely divided and often curly leaves for use especially in soups and salads

Translations

chervil [ˈtʃəːvɪl] n → Kerbel m