Definition of "chervil" [cher•vil]

• An annual Eurasian herb (Anthriscus cerefolium) in the parsley family, having aromatic leaves. (noun)
• The leaves of this plant used as a seasoning or garnish. (noun)
• Any of several related plants, such as those of the genus Chaerophyllum. (noun)

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• "And on the subject of herbs, could any of you gourmets tell me if chervil is available in Mexico under any name at all, and can parsley be substituted successfully for it if it can't be found here?"
• "Finding a substitute for chervil is like finding a substitute for cilantro, you can use other herbs but you will not get the cilantro flavor."
• "And if Gotham Greens can grow chervil, which isn't easy to grow and doesn't transport well, they will make a lot of New York chefs happy."