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parsley — [14] The ultimate source of parsley is Greek petrōselínon, a compound formed from pétrā ‘rock’ (source of English petrify, petrol, etc) and sélīnon ‘parsley’ (source of English celery). From it was descended Latin petroselīnum, which in post… … The Hutchinson dictionary of word origins
parsley — (n.) 14c. merger of O.E. petersilie and O.Fr. peresil (13c.), both from M.L. petrosilium, from L. petroselinum, from Gk. petroselinon rock parsley, from petros rock, stone + selinon celery (see CELERY (Cf. celery)) … Etymology dictionary
parsley — noun a plant with white flowers and crinkly or flat leaves used as a culinary herb and garnish. [Petroselinum crispum.] Origin OE petersilie, via late L. based on Gk petroselinon, from petra rock + selinon parsley , influenced in ME by OFr.… … English new terms dictionary
parsley — /ˈpasli / (say pahslee) noun 1. a garden herb, Petroselinum crispum, with aromatic leaves which are much used to garnish or season food. 2. any of certain allied or similar plants. {Middle English persely, blend of Old French peresil (from Late… …
parsley — [14] The ultimate source of parsley is Greek petrōselínon, a compound formed from pétrā ‘rock’ (source of English petrify, petrol, etc) and sélīnon ‘parsley’ (source of English celery). From it was descended Latin petroselīnum, which in post… … Word origins
parsley — n. a biennial herb, Petroselinum crispum, with white flowers and crinkly aromatic leaves, used for seasoning and garnishing food. Phrases and idioms: parsley fern a fern, Cryptogramma crispa, with leaves like parsley. parsley piert a dwarf annual … Useful english dictionary
pars|ley — «PAHRS lee», noun, plural leys. 1. a garden plant with finely divided, often curled, fragrant leaves used to flavor food and to trim platters of meat or fish. Parsley is a biennial herb native to the Mediterranean region. It belongs to the… … Useful english dictionary
