n. 1. a. An annual Eurasian herb (Anthriscus cerefolium) in the parsley family, having aromatic leaves. b. The leaves of this plant used as a seasoning or garnish. 2. Any of several related plants, such as those of the genus Chaerophyllum. [Middle English, from Old English cerfille, from Latin chaerephyllum, from Greek khairephullon : khairein, to greet, delight in; see gher-2 in the Appendix of Indo-European roots + phullon, leaf; see bhel-3 in the Appendix of Indo-European roots.] |
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