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Definition of chervil

chervil

/ˈtʃɜːr.vɪl/
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• noun

1

The fresh or dried leaves of this plant, used primarily as a culinary seasoning, especially in classic French fine herb blends.

Example

"She finished the delicate cream soup with a sprinkling of finely chopped chervil."

2

A delicate annual herb of the parsley family, native to the Caucasus but widely cultivated in Europe and North America for its finely divided, mildly anise-flavored leaves.

Example

"The gardener planted chervil in a shady, moist spot where it wouldn't bolt too quickly in the summer heat."

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• Nearby Words

cherry blossom
cherry pepper
cherry tomato
chervil
chessboard
chest
chestnut

Word Origin & Etymology

From Old English 'cerfille', derived from Latin 'caerefolium' and ultimately from Greek 'khairephyllon' (from 'khairein' meaning 'to rejoice' and 'phyllon' meaning 'leaf').

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Chervil. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 19, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/chervil
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