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1. (n.) chervil
an herb, Anthriscus cerefolium, of the parsley family, having aromatic leaves used to flavor soups, salads, etc.
2. chervil
any of several other plants of the same genus or allied genera.
Etymology: (bef. 900; ME chervelle, OE cerfelle < L chaerephylla, pl. of chaerephyllum < Gk chairéphyllon=chaîre hail (greeting) +phýllon leaf)
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1. (noun) chervil, beaked parsley, Anthriscus cereifolium
aromatic annual Old World herb cultivated for its finely divided and often curly leaves for use especially in soups and salads
2. (noun) chervil
fresh ferny parsley-like leaves used as a garnish with chicken and veal and omelets and green salads and spinach
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1. (noun) chervil
a plant (Anthriscus cerefolium) with pinnately divided aromatic leaves, of which several curled varieties are used in soups and salads
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