anthriscus cereifolium

Thân thiện

A chef sprinkles fresh anthriscus cereifolium over a bowl of soup.

Definition

Noun 1. A culinary herb: A specific aromatic annual herb native to the Old World, scientifically named Anthriscus cereifolium, cultivated primarily for its delicate, finely divided, and often curly leaves which are used as a flavoring, especially in soups and salads.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • Fresh Anthriscus cereifolium is essential for an authentic French fines herbes mixture.
  • The recipe calls for a tablespoon of chopped Anthriscus cereifolium to garnish the soup.
  • Anthriscus cereifolium has a subtle, slightly anise-like flavor.

Advanced Usage

• In botanical or formal culinary contexts: The term is used precisely to distinguish this specific herb from similar-looking plants like parsley or cilantro.
  • The genus Anthriscus includes several species, with Anthriscus cereifolium being the one of primary culinary importance.

Variants and Related Words

• Chervil: This is the common English name for . All usage examples for "Anthriscus cereifolium" can be substituted with "chervil" in everyday language.
  • You can use chervil as a substitute for Anthriscus cereifolium in any recipe.

Synonyms

• Chervil: The standard common name.
• Garden chervil: A more descriptive common name.
• French parsley: An informal name referring to its appearance and common use in French cuisine.

Related Phrases

• Fines herbes: A classic French herb blend where Anthriscus cereifolium (chervil) is a traditional component alongside chives, tarragon, and parsley.
  • The delicate flavor of Anthriscus cereifolium is a key component of fines herbes.

Học thuật

Noun

1. aromatic annual Old World herb cultivated for its finely divided and often curly leaves for use especially in soups and salads

Từ đồng nghĩa

• chervil
• beaked parsley
• Anthriscus cereifolium