chervil

cher·vil

noun \ˈchər-vəl\

Definition of CHERVIL

: 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

Origin of CHERVIL

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

First Known Use: before 12th century

Rhymes with CHERVIL

serval, servile