parsley

noun

pars·ley | \ ˈpär-slē

Definition of parsley

: 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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And as the non-alcoholic cocktail movement grows, make sure to sample Oxalis’s menu of housemade sodas, sustainably made with kitchen extras like parsley and jasmine. — Elise Taylor, Vogue, "The New York City Restaurants to Know This Winter," 4 Feb. 2019 Serve sprinkled with parsley and almonds if desired. — Woman's Day Kitchen, Woman's Day, "Chicken with Stewed Peppers and Tomatoes," 8 Jan. 2019 Stir together mozzarella, pepperoni, Parmesan, basil, parsley, and oregano in a large bowl. — San Antonio Express-News, "Recipe: Pull Apart Pizza Bread," 20 June 2018 Garnish with mint, parsley and radishes for crunch. — Kitty Greenwald, WSJ, "The Easiest Way to Eat More Healthy Fish," 16 Jan. 2019 Meanwhile, make the gremolata: Chop the mint and parsley leaves together. — Sally Pasley Vargas, BostonGlobe.com, "Recipe: Lamb loin chops come off the grill rosy and juicy, ready for a gremolata garnish," 3 July 2018 Meanwhile, combine 1 cup parsley, the garlic, and 3 tbsp. — Sunset, "Grilled Hanger Steak with Parsley-Garlic Sauce," 22 Jan. 2018 Add 3/4 cup olives, chicken broth, wine, sliced lemon, salt, peppers, and 1 tablespoon parsley and bring liquid to a boil over medium-high heat. — Cheryl Slocum, Country Living, "Potatoes and Sausages with Olives, Lemon, and Parsley," 22 Dec. 2010 Ingredients: 2 avocados ½ lemon, juiced 1 garlic clove ¼ cup cilantro or parsley¼ cup of water Salt and black pepper Directions: In a blender, add avocados, lemon juice, garlic clove, and cilantro. — Nazima Qureshi, SELF, "I'm a Registered Dietitian and Here's What I Learned Going Vegan for a Week," 25 Nov. 2018

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parsley

noun

English Language Learners Definition of parsley

: a plant with small green leaves that are used to season or decorate food

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parsley

noun

pars·ley | \ ˈpär-slē

plural parsleys

Kids Definition of parsley

: a garden plant that has small leaves used to season or decorate various foods

parsley

noun

pars·ley | \ ˈpär-slē

Medical Definition of parsley

: 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