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chervil

cher·vil [ chúrvəl ]


noun 
Definition:
 
1. leafy herb: an herb with a mild flavor of aniseed. Use: food seasoning. Latin name Anthriscus cerefolium.

2. plant like chervil: a plant related or similar to the chervil. Genera Anthriscus, Chaerophyllum.

[Pre-12th century. Via Latin chaerephyllum< Greek khairephullon]
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