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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Salsa verde 1 tablespoon parsley, chopped 1 tablespoon chives, chopped 1 tablespoon basil, chopped ½ tablespoon minced garlic 4 ounces extra virgin olive oil Salt and pepper, to taste Place chopped herbs in a small mixing bowl.

— nancy miller, The Courier-Journal, "Cheers to 10 years! Varanese has more than just staying power," 15 Aug. 2017
The funnyman shares his love of psychedelic journeys, his dislike of parsley, and more.

— vanityfair.com, "Seth Rogen Answers the Proust Questionnaire," 14 July 2017
Berries, cucumbers, tomatoes, and herbs such as parsley and mint are an arsenal for sun protection, and their recipe possibilities are endless.

— emily watson, Philly.com, "Summer skin from the inside out," 13 July 2017
Stir olives and parsley into sauce and season with salt and pepper to taste.

— daniel neman, The Seattle Times, "Recipes for when you are cooking for 2," 11 July 2017
Try out other fresh herb combos--like cilantro and parsley--to give this dish your own spin.

— birmingham magazine, AL.com, "Celebrate sweet summertime with these corn-centered dishes," 11 July 2017
Among the culinary ingredients in past and current Dogfish Head beers: raisins, blood orange juice, peaches, apricots, coconut, lobster, chocolate, cocoa, granola, wasabi ... and parsley, sage, rosemary and thyme.

— mike snider, USA TODAY, "This beer hydrates you. No, really, it does," 3 July 2017
Courtesy of the venerable (and, for Boston fans, unfortunately named) Yankee Lobster company, fans at Fenway can get one of two lobster rolls: a classic New England-style lobster salad on bread, or a hot roll with warm butter and parsley.

— jon tayler, SI.com, "Your guide to the best—and weirdest—ballpark food from all 30 MLB stadiums," 30 June 2017
Vegetables are planted from March through October, but the herbs — such as tarragon, parsley, cilantro and dill — are grown all year.

— donna kiesling, Post-Tribune, "Knowledge grows at Ivy Tech's East Chicago garden," 29 June 2017

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Origin and Etymology of parsley

Middle English persely, from Old English petersilie, from Vulgar Latin *petrosilium, alteration of Latin petroselinum, from Greek petroselinon, from petros stone + selinon celery

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

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parsley

noun pars·ley \ ˈpär-slē \

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plural parsleys

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

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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

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