# chervil

> English word · Noun · IPA /ˈt͡ʃɜː(ɹ)vɪl/

## Definitions
1. A leafy herb, Anthriscus cerefolium, resembling parsley.
2. Leaves from the plant, used as an herb in cooking, which have a mild flavor of anise.

## Etymology
From Middle English chervell, from Old English cerfille, from Anglo-Norman chervele (compare Jèrriais chèrfi), from Latin caerefolium, from Ancient Greek χαιρέφυλλον (khairéphullon).

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-05-06.
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