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
Recent Examples on the Web
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. 2019 Look for full-size carrots, fennel, rutabaga, parsley, celery and more at this week’s market. — Steve Edwards, Anchorage Daily News, "How fish are helping grow basil and more at a Wasilla farm," 15 Aug. 2019 Frozen artichokes, toasted walnuts, parsley, oregano and a heavy hit of Parmesan come together in this unexpected take on pesto. — NBC News, "How to make the perfect pesto — and 5 recipes to get you started," 15 Aug. 2019 Top each serving with generous spoonfuls of the cheese and parsley, as well as big swirls of the olive oil. — Bill St. John, The Denver Post, "How to make processed foods healthier," 14 Aug. 2019 In a small bowl, stir together the parsley, mint, sesame seeds, lemon zest, 1 teaspoon salt, and ½ teaspoon pepper. — Christopher Kimball, BostonGlobe.com, "Three recipes that bring out the deep flavors of eggplant," 7 Aug. 2019 Just before serving, add to the mixing bowl the purslane, pita chips, parsley, mint and green onion. — Wolfgang Puck, Twin Cities, "Wolfgang Puck: Middle Eastern fare is perfect for your summer table," 7 Aug. 2019 Combine the lime juice, parsley, cilantro, a pinch of coarse salt and ¼ cup water in a blender and puree on high speed until liquified. — Los Angeles Times, "Gabriela Cámara’s Shrimp Aguachile With Cucumbers and Pickled Onions," 7 Aug. 2019 Meanwhile, in a large mixing bowl add the vinegar, water, citrus slices, tarragon, parsley, white pepper and olive oil and whisk to combine. — Michael A. Gardiner, San Diego Union-Tribune, "Unrushed rice is key to success with homemade sushi," 6 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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