CHERVIL

[cher.vil] n [ME cherville, fr. OE cerfille, fr. L caerefolium, modif. of (assumed) Gk chairephyllon, fr. chairein to rejoice + phyllon leaf--more at yearn, blade] (bef. 12c): 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