: 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
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Top with optional shredded cheese and fresh herbs like chives, parsley, or cilantro.
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Johna Burdeos, Health, 3 Feb. 2025
Moreover, myrcene is a natural component of mangoes, citrus juices, cardamom, and herbs including basil, parsley and wild thyme.
—Karen Kaplan, Los Angeles Times, 15 Jan. 2025
Add dill, parsley, lemon zest, pepper and salt; toss until evenly combined.
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—Sabrina Weiss, People.com, 1 Jan. 2025
This year’s design includes a 55-foot replica of the USS Princeton aircraft carrier, a Sikorsky Black Hawk helicopter made of seaweed and parsley, a laptop with a working QR code that will provide information for the nonprofit and a pyrotechnic feature.
—Alicia Victoria Lozano, NBC News, 31 Dec. 2024
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Johna Burdeos, Health, 3 Feb. 2025
Moreover, myrcene is a natural component of mangoes, citrus juices, cardamom, and herbs including basil, parsley and wild thyme.
—Karen Kaplan, Los Angeles Times, 15 Jan. 2025
Add dill, parsley, lemon zest, pepper and salt; toss until evenly combined.
3.
—Sabrina Weiss, People.com, 1 Jan. 2025
This year’s design includes a 55-foot replica of the USS Princeton aircraft carrier, a Sikorsky Black Hawk helicopter made of seaweed and parsley, a laptop with a working QR code that will provide information for the nonprofit and a pyrotechnic feature.
—Alicia Victoria Lozano, NBC News, 31 Dec. 2024
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parsley
noun
pars·ley
ˈpär-slē 
plural parsleys
: a European herb related to the carrot and widely grown for its finely divided leaves which are used to season or decorate foods
also
: the leaves
Medical Definition
parsley
noun
pars·ley
ˈpär-slē
: 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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