chervil
/ˈtʃəːvɪl
/noun [mass noun]
A Eurasian plant of the parsley family, with delicate fern-like leaves which are used as a culinary herb.
- Anthriscus cerefolium, family Umbelliferae.
- Flat-leaf parsley, chervil or tarragon all work nicely in there, too.
- If desired, garnish each tartlet with a leaf of chervil or a small sprig of dill.
Origin
Old English, from Latin chaerephylla, from Greek khairephullon.