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chervil definition

cher·vil (c̸hʉr′vəl)

noun

  1. an annual herb (Anthriscus cerefolium) of the umbel family, whose leaves are used for flavoring salads, soups, etc.
  2. a similar plant (Chaerophyllum bulbosum) grown for its carrotlike root
  3. sweet cicely (sense )

Etymology: ME chervel < OE cerfelle < L chaerephyllum < Gr chairephyllon < chairein, to rejoice (see charisma) + phyllon, leaf: see -phyll

Webster's New World College Dictionary Copyright © 2005 by Wiley Publishing, Inc., Cleveland, Ohio.
Used by arrangement with John Wiley & Sons, Inc.

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