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chervil

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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.

[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.]

chervil [ˈtʃɜːvɪl]
n
1. (Life Sciences & Allied Applications / Plants) an aromatic umbelliferous Eurasian plant, Anthriscus cerefolium, with small white flowers and aniseed-flavoured leaves used as herbs in soups and salads
(Life Sciences & Allied Applications / Plants)
bur chervil a similar and related plant, Anthriscus caucalis
3. (Life Sciences & Allied Applications / Plants) a related plant, Chaerophyllum temulentum, having a hairy purple-spotted stem
[Old English cerfelle, from Latin caerephylla, plural of caerephyllum chervil, from Greek khairephullon, from khairein to enjoy + phullon leaf]
ThesaurusLegend:  Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
Noun1.chervilchervil - aromatic annual Old World herb cultivated for its finely divided and often curly leaves for use especially in soups and salads
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 [ˈtʃɜːvɪl] Nperifollo m
chervil [ˈtʃɜːrvɪl] ncerfeuil m
chervil
nKerbel m
chervil [ˈtʃɜːvɪl] ncerfoglio
chervil [ˈtʃɜːvɪl] ncerfoglio


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Top with additional endives, garnish with chervil and serve.
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