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Greek

khairephyllon

chervil

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A close botanical-and-culinary view of fresh chervil sprigs beside a small bowl of creamy soup garnished with the same delicate leaves.
noun

chervil

CHUR-vil/ˈtʃɜːrvɪl/

An herb with delicate, parsley-like leaves used to flavor food.

Etymology
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The Greek ancestor names the herb rather than offering a securely understood description. Its “leaf” element is clear, but the proposed connection of its first element with “rejoice” is only tentative.

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