a cultivated plant (Petroselinum hortense) of the umbel family, with greenish-yellow flowers and aromatic, often curled leaves used to flavor or garnish some foods
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(pärˈslē)
nounpl.pars·leys
A member of the parsley family.
a. A cultivated Eurasian herb (Petroselinum crispum) having flat or curled, ternately compound leaves.
b. The leaves of this plant used as a seasoning or garnish.