chervil

[ chur-vil ]

noun

1. an herb, Anthriscus cerefolium, of the parsley family, having aromatic leaves used to flavor soups, salads, etc.
2. any of several other plants of the same genus or allied genera.

chervil

/ ˈtʃɜːvɪl /

noun

1. an aromatic umbelliferous Eurasian plant, Anthriscus cerefolium, with small white flowers and aniseed-flavoured leaves used as herbs in soups and salads
2. bur chervil
   a similar and related plant, Anthriscus caucalis
3. a related plant, Chaerophyllum temulentum, having a hairy purple-spotted stem

Word History and Origins

Origin of chervil¹

before 900; Middle English chervelle, Old English cerfelle < Latin chaerephylla, plural of chaerephyllum < Greek chairéphyllon, equivalent to chaîre hail (greeting) + phýllon leaf

Word History and Origins

Origin of chervil¹

Old English cerfelle, from Latin caerephylla, plural of caerephyllum chervil, from Greek khairephullon, from khairein to enjoy + phullon leaf

Example Sentences

Finish with a salad of frisee, chives, parsley, tarragon and chervil lightly dressed with the vinaigrette.

From The Daily Beast

The curled Chervil is a good addition to the list of garnishing vegetables, and adds flavor to dishes when it is used to season.

From Project Gutenberg

Garnish with aspic jelly cut lozenge shape and sprigs of chervil.

From Project Gutenberg

In the bottom of some very small molds lay alternately small pieces of chili, chervil and hard-boiled white of egg.

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When skimmed, add a head of lettuce, a leek (and a few stalks of chervil if handy); simmer for about three hours; strain, and use.

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Cut into dice pieces; add some chopped shallots and gherkins; sprinkle with finely minced tarragon and chervil, salt and pepper.

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