Main Entry:

cher·vil

Pronunciation:

\ˈchər-vəl\

Function:

noun

Etymology:

Middle English cherville, from Old English cerfille, from Latin caerefolium, modification of Greek *chairephyllon, from chairein to rejoice + phyllon leaf — more at yearn, blade

Date:

before 12th century

: 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