chervil
noun
cher·vil ˈchər-vəl 
: an aromatic herb (Anthriscus cerefolium) of the carrot family with divided leaves that are often used in soups and salads
also : any of several related plants
Example Sentences
Recent Examples on the Web DeNicola’s tuna is green and herbaceous, mixed with chervil, dill, tarragon and cilantro. 
Jenn Harriscolumnist, Los Angeles Times, 27 June 2022 People confuse hemlock with cow parsley also known as wild chervil, wild carrot or Queen Anne’s Lace and many other names. oregonlive, 29 May 2022 Herbs: Anise, basil, bay laurel, borage, cardamon, chervil, chives, coriander, costmary, dill, fennel, ginger, lemon balm, sweet marjoram, Mexican tarragon, mint, oregano, rosemary, sage, thyme and watercress. Tom Maccubbin, orlandosentinel.com, 26 Feb. 2022 In a large bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, orange juice, garlic, parsley, thyme, chervil and salt. Kayla Stewart, WSJ, 13 Oct. 2021 Herbs: Anise, basil, bay laurel, borage, cardamom, chervil, chives, coriander, dill, fennel, garlic, lavender, lemon balm, lovage, mint, nasturtium, oregano, rosemary, sage, sweet marjoram, tarragon, thyme and watercress 6. Tom Maccubbin, orlandosentinel.com, 25 Sep. 2021 Herbs: Anise, basil, bay laurel, borage, cardamon, chervil, chives, coriander, costmary, dill, fennel, ginger, lemon balm, sweet marjoram, Mexican tarragon, mint, oregano, rosemary, sage, thyme and watercress 6. Tom Maccubbin, orlandosentinel.com, 27 Feb. 2021 Herbs: Anise, basil, bay laurel, borage, cardamom, chervil, chives, coriander, dill, fennel, garlic, lavender, lemon balm, lovage, mint, nasturtium, oregano, rosemary, sage, sweet marjoram, tarragon, thyme and water cress 6. Tom Maccubbin, orlandosentinel.com, 26 Sep. 2020 Grow seedlings of herbs such as chervil, dill, and watercress in well-draining soil in a location that receives four to six hours of sunshine. Sunset Magazine, 10 Sep. 2020 See More
Jenn Harriscolumnist, Los Angeles Times, 27 June 2022 People confuse hemlock with cow parsley also known as wild chervil, wild carrot or Queen Anne’s Lace and many other names. oregonlive, 29 May 2022 Herbs: Anise, basil, bay laurel, borage, cardamon, chervil, chives, coriander, costmary, dill, fennel, ginger, lemon balm, sweet marjoram, Mexican tarragon, mint, oregano, rosemary, sage, thyme and watercress. Tom Maccubbin, orlandosentinel.com, 26 Feb. 2022 In a large bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, orange juice, garlic, parsley, thyme, chervil and salt. Kayla Stewart, WSJ, 13 Oct. 2021 Herbs: Anise, basil, bay laurel, borage, cardamom, chervil, chives, coriander, dill, fennel, garlic, lavender, lemon balm, lovage, mint, nasturtium, oregano, rosemary, sage, sweet marjoram, tarragon, thyme and watercress 6. Tom Maccubbin, orlandosentinel.com, 25 Sep. 2021 Herbs: Anise, basil, bay laurel, borage, cardamon, chervil, chives, coriander, costmary, dill, fennel, ginger, lemon balm, sweet marjoram, Mexican tarragon, mint, oregano, rosemary, sage, thyme and watercress 6. Tom Maccubbin, orlandosentinel.com, 27 Feb. 2021 Herbs: Anise, basil, bay laurel, borage, cardamom, chervil, chives, coriander, dill, fennel, garlic, lavender, lemon balm, lovage, mint, nasturtium, oregano, rosemary, sage, sweet marjoram, tarragon, thyme and water cress 6. Tom Maccubbin, orlandosentinel.com, 26 Sep. 2020 Grow seedlings of herbs such as chervil, dill, and watercress in well-draining soil in a location that receives four to six hours of sunshine. Sunset Magazine, 10 Sep. 2020 See More Word History
Etymology
Middle English cherville, from Old English cerfille, from Latin caerefolium, modification of Greek *chairephyllon, from chairein to rejoice + phyllon leaf — more at yearn, blade
First Known Use
before the 12th century, in the meaning defined above