Associations to the word «Chervil»

Wiktionary

CHERVIL, noun. (countable) A leafy herb, Anthriscus cerefolium, resembling parsley.
CHERVIL, noun. (uncountable) leaves from the plant, used as an herb in cooking, which have a mild flavour of anise.

Dictionary definition

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

Wise words

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