parsley
noun
pars·ley
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Definition of parsley
: a European biennial herb (Petroselinum crispum) of the carrot family widely grown for its finely dissected curly or flat leaves which are used as an herb or garnish
also
: the leaves
Examples of parsley in a Sentence
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Cámara blends parsley and cilantro into the lime juice as well. — Los Angeles Times, "Master Class: Chef Gabriela Cámara on the endless options for aguachile," 7 Aug. 2019 Combine remaining shallots, minced parsley, minced tarragon, capers, and oil in bowl. — Washington Post, "A vinaigrette packed with fresh herbs makes salmon better," 22 July 2019 In flavor, chervil is a cross between parsley and anise. — Pam Peirce, SFChronicle.com, "Food crops and edible flowers that thrive in the shade," 12 July 2019 Add onions, sausage, parsley, and teaspoons of dry seasoning to taste. — Danielle Pointdujour, Essence, "Big Freedia Whips Up Her Famous 'Booty Popping Potatoes' That Have Flavor And Bounce By The Ounce," 6 July 2019 The biggest culprit are citrus fruits — especially limes, said Zeichner — but other plants, like lemons, celery, wild parsnip, parsley and hogweed also contain furocoumarins. — Htv National Desk, Houston Chronicle, "Woman’s blistering 'margarita burn' a warning about the popular summer drink," 5 June 2019 In a bowl, mix together the garlic, shallots, minced parsley, oregano, minced rosemary, mustard, lemon juice, and olive oil. — Georgeanne Brennan, House Beautiful, "Butterflied Turkey with Herb Glaze and Gravy Recipe," 25 Oct. 2010 Toss potatoes, 2 tablespoons finely chopped yellow onion, 1/4 cup bread crumbs, and 2 tablespoons chopped parsley with fish. — Country Living, "Codfish Cakes," 21 Jan. 2010 On the current menu, check out the zoodles dish, featuring zucchini noodles, tomatoes, dill and parsley, all drizzled with balsamic. — Emily Sabens, Indianapolis Star, "Vegan food: These Indianapolis restaurants have the best plant-based meals," 20 Aug. 2019These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'parsley.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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More Definitions for parsley
parsley
noun
English Language Learners Definition of parsley
: a plant with small green leaves that are used to season or decorate food
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parsley
noun
pars·ley
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plural parsleys
Kids Definition of parsley
: a garden plant that has small leaves used to season or decorate various foods
parsley
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pars·ley
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Medical Definition of parsley
: a southern European annual or biennial herb (Petroselinum crispum) of the carrot family having leaves which are used as a culinary herb or garnish and a root and seeds which have been used medicinally
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