Chervil
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈt͡ʃɜː(ɹ)vɪl/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Chervil is a noun meaning (countable) A leafy herb, Anthriscus cerefolium, resembling parsley.
Meaning
(countable) A leafy herb, Anthriscus cerefolium, resembling parsley.
More Meanings
- (uncountable) Leaves from the plant, used as an herb in cooking, which have a mild flavor of anise.
Example Sentences
Cook fresh chervil leaves very little, if at all. They are best when added to a dish after it has been cooked, or toward the end of the cooking time.
The life of one plant would be affected by another. Rue was definitely hostile to basil, rosemary to hyssop, but coriander, dill and chervil lived on the friendliest of terms[.]
No herb, except perhaps tarragon, is quite so French as chervil, an association that is not surprising for a nation known for its celebration of fine food and the subtle use of herbs.
Word Forms
- chervils
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include parsley, chive, myrrh, chard, herb, vervine.
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