Definition of Anthriscus
: a genus of Eurasian herbs (family Umbelliferae) with finely dissected leaves and short-beaked fruit
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Origin and Etymology of anthriscus
New Latin, from Latin, chervil, from Greek anthriskos; probably akin to Greek athēr beard of grain
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