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chervil

/ˈtʃɜː.vɪl/

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noun

/ˈtʃɜː.vɪl/C1formal
  • ruСуществительное, обозначающее ароматное однолетнее растение из Старого Света, выращиваемое ради мелко рассечённых, часто курчавых листьев, используемых в супах и салатах, или свежих, папоротниковидных, похожих на петрушку листьев, применяемых в качестве гарнира к блюдам, таким как курица, телятина, омлеты и зелёные салаты.

A noun referring to an aromatic annual herb from the Old World, cultivated for its finely divided, often curly leaves used in soups and salads, or the fresh, ferny, parsley-like leaves used as a garnish for dishes such as chicken, veal, omelets, and green salads.

uncountable

  1. Herb plantB2formalculinary

    An aromatic annual herb from the Old World, cultivated for its finely divided, often curly leaves, used especially in soups and salads.

    ruКервель

    • The gardener planted chervil in the herb garden for its delicate leaves.
    • Chervil is often used in French cuisine for its subtle flavor.
    • Fresh chervil can be added to salads for a mild anise-like taste.
  2. Culinary garnishB2formalculinary

    The fresh, ferny, parsley-like leaves of the chervil plant, used as a garnish for dishes such as chicken, veal, omelets, green salads, and spinach.

    ruУкрашение для блюд

    • The chef sprinkled chopped chervil over the omelet for a fresh finish.
    • A garnish of chervil adds a delicate flavor to roasted chicken.
    • She used chervil to decorate the green salad before serving.
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  • chervils' possessive plural form
  • chervil's possessive singular form