: 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
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The Goddess Green sees basil, tarragon, and chervil combined with citrus and gin for a zingy, herbaceous sipper that arrives a vibrant kelly green.
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Joseph Hernandez, Bon Appetit Magazine, 30 May 2025
The finish is quite complex, with notes of tarragon and chervil.
—Tom Hyland, Forbes.com, 21 May 2025
Bright, medium deep yellow; expressive aromas of chervil, grapefruit, papaya and hints of acacia flowers and honey.
—Tom Hyland, Forbes.com, 21 May 2025
Partial shade Soil Type: Clay, loam, sand Soil pH: Neutral or acidic
Sweet Cicely
Native to Europe, sweet cicely, sometimes called sweet chervil, has delicate fern-like foliage that can be cooked like spinach.
—Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 27 Apr. 2025
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Joseph Hernandez, Bon Appetit Magazine, 30 May 2025
The finish is quite complex, with notes of tarragon and chervil.
—Tom Hyland, Forbes.com, 21 May 2025
Bright, medium deep yellow; expressive aromas of chervil, grapefruit, papaya and hints of acacia flowers and honey.
—Tom Hyland, Forbes.com, 21 May 2025
Partial shade Soil Type: Clay, loam, sand Soil pH: Neutral or acidic
Sweet Cicely
Native to Europe, sweet cicely, sometimes called sweet chervil, has delicate fern-like foliage that can be cooked like spinach.
—Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 27 Apr. 2025
See All Example Sentences for chervil
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“Chervil.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/chervil. Accessed 7 Jun. 2025.
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