parsley
A bright green, biennial herb, Petroselinum crispum, having many cultivars.
Other meanings
The leaves of this plant used in Middle Eastern, European and American cooking.
Any herb resembling parsley, such as cilantro (Chinese parsley) or chervil (French parsley).
Word history
From Ancient Greek "πετροσέλῑνον".
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