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chervil
CIDE DICTIONARY
chervil, n. [AS. cerfille, fr. L. caerefolium, chaerephyllum, Gr. ; to rejoice + leaf.].
A plant (Anthriscus cerefolium ) with pinnately divided aromatic leaves, of which several curled varieties are used in soups and salads. [1913 Webster]
OXFORD DICTIONARY
chervil, n. an umbelliferous plant, Anthriscus cerefolium, with small white flowers, used as a herb for flavouring soup, salads, etc.
Etymology
OE cerfille f. L chaerephylla f. Gk khairephullon
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