Chervil
(noun)
A delicate, parsley-like herb with fernlike leaves, used in cooking to flavor soups and salads.
Origin:
Late middle english: from old french cerfeuil, based on latin caerefolium, from caere "to grow old" + folium "leaf".
Examples:
- I added some chopped chervil to the salad for a nice touch of flavor.
- The chef used chervil as a garnish on the fish dish.
- Chervil is a great addition to a butter sauce for fish or chicken.
- I love to use chervil in my omelets for a fresh taste.
- The soup was garnished with chervil for a nice aroma.