CHERVIL


Meaning of CHERVIL in English

transcription, транскрипция: [ ˈchər-vəl ]

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

Merriam-Webster's Collegiate English vocabulary.      Энциклопедический словарь английского языка Merriam Webster.