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chervil

cher·vil

UK/ˈt͡ʃɜː(ɹ)vɪl/ US/ˈt͡ʃɜː(ɹ)vəl/ uncommon

noun

1.
2.

fresh ferny parsley-like leaves used as a garnish with chicken and veal and omelets and green salads and spinach

Origin

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

Phrases

  • bur chervil
  • sea chervil
  • turnip rooted chervil
  • wild chervil

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