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