n.
Pronunciation: ' ch ə r-v ə l
Function: noun
Etymology: Middle English cherville, from Old English cerfille, from Latin caerefolium, modification of Greek *chairephyllon, from chairein to rejoice + phyllon leaf ― more at YEARN , BLADE
Date: before 12th century
: an aromatic herb ( Anthriscus cerefolium ) of the carrot family with divided leaves that are often used in soups and salads also : any of several related plants