: 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
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Sweet Cicely
Native to Europe, sweet cicely, sometimes called sweet chervil, has delicate fern-like foliage that can be cooked like spinach.
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Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 27 Apr. 2025
Just before serving, toss the carrots with more butter and fresh herbs like parsley, chervil, or chives.
—Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 Apr. 2025
Some relatively cold-tolerant herbs such as parsley, cilantro, chervil, chives, dill and oregano, can be planted outdoors in mid-spring.
—Beth Botts, Chicago Tribune, 15 Mar. 2025
Herbs: Anise, basil, bay laurel, borage, cardamon, chervil, chives, coriander, costmary, dill, fennel, ginger, lemon balm, sweet marjoram, Mexican tarragon, mint, oregano, rosemary, sage, thyme and watercress.
—Tom MacCubbin, Orlando Sentinel, 1 Mar. 2025
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Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 27 Apr. 2025
Just before serving, toss the carrots with more butter and fresh herbs like parsley, chervil, or chives.
—Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 Apr. 2025
Some relatively cold-tolerant herbs such as parsley, cilantro, chervil, chives, dill and oregano, can be planted outdoors in mid-spring.
—Beth Botts, Chicago Tribune, 15 Mar. 2025
Herbs: Anise, basil, bay laurel, borage, cardamon, chervil, chives, coriander, costmary, dill, fennel, ginger, lemon balm, sweet marjoram, Mexican tarragon, mint, oregano, rosemary, sage, thyme and watercress.
—Tom MacCubbin, Orlando Sentinel, 1 Mar. 2025
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“Chervil.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/chervil. Accessed 2 May. 2025.
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