: a European biennial herb (Petroselinum crispum) of the carrot family widely grown for its finely dissected curly or flat leaves which are used as an herb or garnish
also
: the leaves
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Combine vegetables, parsley, egg, ketchup, Worcestershire, oregano, sea salt and pepper.
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No problem — fresh chives, parsley, rosemary or sage all work beautifully.
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Top with prosciutto and parsley.
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Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 27 Jan. 2026
Combine vegetables, parsley, egg, ketchup, Worcestershire, oregano, sea salt and pepper.
—The Know, Denver Post, 24 Jan. 2026
No problem — fresh chives, parsley, rosemary or sage all work beautifully.
—Laura McLively, Mercury News, 23 Jan. 2026
Top with prosciutto and parsley.
—Jenavieve Christensen, Better Homes & Gardens, 20 Jan. 2026
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“Parsley.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/parsley. Accessed 1 Feb. 2026.
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parsley
noun
pars·ley
ˈpär-slē 
plural parsleys
: a European herb related to the carrot and widely grown for its finely divided leaves which are used to season or decorate foods
also
: the leaves
Medical Definition
parsley
noun
pars·ley
ˈpär-slē
: a southern European annual or biennial herb (Petroselinum crispum) of the carrot family having leaves which are used as a culinary herb or garnish and a root and seeds which have been used medicinally
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