parsley

Pluralparsleys (some meanings)

Formsparsleys, parsleying, parsleyed

1. 1
   noununcountable

   The green leaves of a small plant, used to add flavor to food or to decorate it.

   She sprinkled chopped parsley over the rice.

   The soup tastes better with a little fresh parsley on top.

2. 2
   nouncountable or uncountable

   A small plant with bright green leaves that people grow and use in cooking.

   We planted parsley in a pot on the kitchen window.

   The parsley in our garden grew taller than the basil this year.

3. 3
   noununcountable

   Any plant with leaves that look and taste like parsley, such as cilantro or chervil.

   She bought a bunch of Chinese parsley at the market to make salsa.

   French parsley has a softer, sweeter taste and works well in egg dishes.

4. 4
   verbtransitive

   To put parsley on food or add it while cooking.

   Don't forget to parsley the soup before you serve it.

   The cook parsleyed the potatoes before bringing them to the table.

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