parsleypars‧ley /ˈpɑːsli $ ˈpɑːr-/ noun [uncountable] 
Word Origin
Word OriginWORD ORIGINparsley
ExamplesOrigin:
1000-1100 Vulgar Latin petrosilium, from Latin petroselinum, from Greek, from petros ‘stone’ + selinon ‘celery’EXAMPLES FROM THE CORPUS
word sets- Add bones, bay leaf, thyme, parsley, cloves, peppercorns, and water and bring just to a boil.
- Avoid spraying your plants with pesticides, grow plants that encourage beneficial insects such as carrots, parsley, parsnips and nettles.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine bread, onions, reserved garlic, dried fruits, sage, and parsley.
- Mix together the lemon rind, parsley and chopped garlic and sprinkle over the rice before serving.
- Stir the chicken, parsley, carrot, artichoke hearts, pepper and onion into the couscous.
- Strain, return to pan, and whisk in the mustard, pickles, parsley, and chives.
- To get rid of garlic breath try strong coffee, cloves, honey, yogurt, or parsley.
- We discovered that parsley makes a terrific companion.
WORD SETS► Food/Dish
Collocationsafters, nounalmond, nounanchovy, nounapple, nounapricot, nounartichoke, nounasparagus, nounaspic, nounaubergine, nounavocado, nounbacon, nounbagel, nounbaguette, nounbaked beans, nounbanana, nounbap, nounbarley sugar, nounbatter, nounbear claw, nounbhaji, nounbiscuit, nounbisque, nounblancmange, nounbloater, nounblood orange, nounblue cheese, nounboiled sweet, nounbologna, nounbouillon, nounbread, nounbreadfruit, nounbreast, nounBrie, nounbrioche, nounbroad bean, nounbroccoli, nounbrownie, nounBrussels sprout, nounbubble and squeak, nounbullseye, nounburger, nounburrito, nounbutter, nounbutter bean, nounbutterfat, nounbutterscotch, nounCanadian bacon, nouncanapé, nouncandy apple, nouncandy cane, nouncandyfloss, nouncannelloni, nouncantaloup, nouncaramel, nouncarrot, nouncashew, nouncauliflower, nouncaviar, nouncelery, nouncereal, nouncheddar, nouncheeseburger, nouncheesecake, nounchew, nounchewing gum, nounchicken, nounchicken-fried steak, nounchilli, nounChinese leaves, nounchip, nounchipolata, nounchitterlings, nounchoc, nounchoccy, nounchoc-ice, nounchocolate, nounchocolate chip cookie, nounchop, nounchop suey, nounchowder, nounchow mein, nounChristmas cake, nounChristmas cookie, nounChristmas pudding, nounchutney, nounclementine, nouncock-a-leekie, nouncoconut, nouncod, nouncoleslaw, nouncollard greens, nouncompote, nouncoq au vin, nounCornish pasty, nouncouscous, nouncrème caramel, nouncrepe, nouncrumble, nouncurry, nounDanish, nounDanish pastry, noundessert, noundevil's food cake, noundigestive biscuit, noundill pickle, noundip, noundish, noundoorstep, noundory, noundouble cream, noundouble-decker, noundoughnut, noundressing, noundrumstick, nounduck, noundumpling, nounDundee cake, nounenchilada, nounfaggot, nounfava bean, nounfish, nounfish and chips, nounfishcake, nounfish finger, nounfish stick, nounflapjack, nounfoie gras, nounfondant, nounfondue, nounfortune cookie, nounfrankfurter, noungammon, noungarbanzo, noungâteau, noungelatin, nounghee, noungherkin, noungiblets, nounginger, adjectivegingerbread, nounginger nut, nounglacé, adjectiveglacé icing, noungoose, noungooseberry, noungoulash, noungranola, noungrape, noungrapefruit, noungravy, noungreen bean, noungreengage, noungreen onion, noungreen pepper, noungreen salad, noungriddlecake, nounguacamole, nounhaggis, nounhamburger, nounharicot, nounhash, nounhash browns, nounhazelnut, nounheavy, adjectiveheavy cream, nounhelping, nounhero, nounhock, nounhominy, nounhomogenized, adjectivehoney, nounhors d'oeuvre, nounhorseradish, nounhot-cross bun, nounhot dog, nounhotpot, nounhoumous, nounhuckleberry, nounhumbug, nounhumus, nounice, nouniceberg lettuce, nounice cream, nouningredient, nouninstant, adjectiveIrish stew, nouniron rations, nounjacket potato, nounjalapeño, nounjam, nounjambalaya, nounjawbreaker, nounJell-O, nounjelly, nounjelly baby, nounjelly bean, nounjelly roll, nounjerky, nounJerusalem artichoke, nounkabob, nounkale, nounkebab, nounkedgeree, nounkernel, nounketchup, nounkidney, nounkidney bean, nounkipper, nounkiwi fruit, nounkorma, nounkumquat, nounlamb, nounlasagne, nounleek, nounlemon, nounlemon curd, nounlemon sole, nounlentil, nounlettuce, nounlima bean, nounlime, nounlinguini, nounliquorice, nounliver, nounliver sausage, nounloaf, nounlobster, nounloganberry, nounlollipop, nounlox, nounlozenge, nounluncheon meat, nounlychee, nounmacaroni, nounmacaroon, nounmarzipan, nounmash, nounmatzo, nounmayo, nounmayonnaise, nounmeatball, nounmeatloaf, nounMelba toast, nounmelon, nounmeringue, nounmilk pudding, nounmincemeat, nounmince pie, nounminestrone, nounmixed grill, nounmonkey nut, nounmoussaka, nounmousse, nounmuesli, nounmuffin, nounmulberry, nounmullet, nounmulligatawny, nounmunchies, nounmush, nounmushy peas, nounmuskmelon, nounmussel, nounmutton, nounnachos, nounnan, nounneapolitan, adjectivenectarine, nounnonpareil, nounnoodle, nounnougat, nounoat cake, nounoatmeal, nounomelette, nounopen-faced sandwich, nounopen sandwich, nounorange, nounoven-ready, adjectiveoyster, nounpacked lunch, nounpaella, nounpancake, nounpantry, nounpapaya, nounpaprika, nounparfait, nounParmesan, nounparsley, nounparsnip, nounparson's nose, nounpassion fruit, nounpasta, nounpastrami, nounpastry, nounpasty, nounpâté, nounpatty, nounpavlova, nounpawpaw, nounpea, nounpeach, nounPeach Melba, nounpeanut, nounpeanut butter, nounpear, nounpease pudding, nounpecan, nounpemmican, nounpeppermint, nounpepperoni, nounpersimmon, nounpickle, nounpilchard, nounpineapple, nounpippin, nounpistachio, nounpitta bread, nounpizza, nounplantain, nounplum, nounplum pudding, nounpomegranate, nounpopcorn, nounpoppadom, nounPopsicle, nounpound cake, nounprofiterole, nounpudding, nounquiche, nounradish, nounragout, nounraisin, nounrasher, nounraspberry, nounravioli, nounredcurrant, nounred pepper, nounrelish, nounrice pudding, nounrisotto, nounrissole, nounroly-poly, nounsalad, nounsalsa, nounsamosa, nounsausage roll, nounsavoury, nounschnitzel, nounsemolina, nounshepherd's pie, nounsherbet, nounsoft-boiled, adjectivesole, nounsorbet, nounsoufflé, nounsoup, nounsour cream, nounsoy sauce, nounspaghetti, nounSpam, nounspare ribs, nounspeciality, nounspecialty, nounsponge, nounsubmarine sandwich, nounsuccotash, nounsucker, nounsummer pudding, nounsundae, nounsushi, nounsweet, nounsweetbread, nounsweetie, nounsweet roll, nounSwiss roll, nounSwiss steak, nounsyllabub, nountagliatelle, nounterrine, nountoad-in-the-hole, nounvol-au-vent, nounwafer, nounwaffle, nounwater biscuit, nounwater chestnut, nounwater ice, nounwatermelon, nounweenie, nounWelsh rarebit, nounwhip, nounwhipped cream, nounwhipping cream, nounYorkshire pudding, noun
COLLOCATIONS FROM OTHER ENTRIES► a bunch of herbs/parsley/thyme etc
a herb with curly leaves, used in cooking or as decoration on food· You might like to add a bunch of fresh herbs to the stock.
COLLOCATIONS FROM THE CORPUSADJECTIVE► chopped· Gently remove sprigs of rosemary from the stalk and sprinkle over chicken with chopped parsley.· Serve the soup immediately, garnished with chopped parsley or chives.· Mix the chopped parsley, garlic, olive oil, chopped anchovy fillets and vinegar to make a little vinaigrette sauce.· Serve the venison, garnished with freshly chopped parsley.· Season the casserole to taste with salt and pepper and garnish with freshly chopped parsley before serving.· Pass the liquid through a strainer and serve very hot, garnished with the chopped parsley.· Heat gently for 1-2min, then season to taste and sprinkle with freshly chopped parsley before serving.· Garnish with diced anchovy fillets and sprinkle with chopped parsley.
► fresh· Garnish with fresh parsley or basil and serve hot with fresh wholemeal bread.· Garnish with fresh parsley and lemon peel.
VERB► add· Remove from heat and add parsley and pour over fettuccine.· Remove from heat and add peppercorns and parsley.· Add the shallots, cook for 1 minute and add the scallops, parsley and fennel.· Combine beaten egg with mayonnaise in small bowl. Add baking powder, parsley, onions, salt and pepper.· Simmer for 20 minutes. Add the parsley and basil, if using, at the end of the cooking.· Strain sauce, return to pan, and add chicken livers and parsley.· Simmer for 25 mins, add grated cheese and parsley.· Season with salt and pepper to taste, then add the freshly chopped parsley. 4.
► chop· Garnish the Quorn with the chopped parsley and serve chilled on a bed of rice.· Add a small can of chopped tomatoes and some parsley.
► garnish· Check seasoning and garnish with parsley.· Stir in lemon juice. Garnish with fresh parsley and lemon peel.· Season to taste, serve with rice or noodles. Garnish with parsley.· Whisk to smooth sauce and then pour over rabbit. Garnish with parsley and almonds.· Chill before serving. Garnish with sprigs of parsley.· Season with salt and pepper and serve garnished with the parsley.· Gently reheat the dressing and spoon over. Garnish with parsley or coriander and orange segments.· Season the casserole to taste with salt and pepper and garnish with freshly chopped parsley before serving.
► serve· Stir in vinegar and parsley just before serving.· Garnish the Quorn with the chopped parsley and serve chilled on a bed of rice.· Season to taste, garnish with the parsley and serve with fresh or dried tagliatelle.· Tip into serving dish, sprinkle with parsley and serve at once with rice.
► stir· Taste, add salt and pepper and stir in the parsley.· Return meat to pan and stir in parsley.· Simmer 2 minutes or until thickened. Stir in tarragon, parsley, chicken, corn and leeks.· Season with salt and pepper. Stir in vinegar and parsley just before serving.· Remove lid. Stir in parsley and Parmesan cheese.· Cool. Stir in eggs, parsley, thyme, chives, pecans, pistachios, and walnuts.· Adjust seasoning and stir in parsley.· Again, let pressure drop naturally. Stir in peas and parsley.