italian parsley

Thân thiện

The chef chops fresh italian parsley on a wooden cutting board.

Definition

1. Noun:
   • A variety of parsley having flat leaves: "Italian parsley" refers to a specific culinary herb, Petroselinum crispum var. neapolitanum, characterized by flat, dark green leaves and a robust, slightly peppery flavor, often used in Mediterranean cooking.

Usage

• "Italian parsley" is used as a countable noun, typically in singular form when referring to the herb in general or as an uncountable noun when referring to it as a chopped ingredient.
• It is commonly used in recipes and discussions about food preparation.

Examples

• Noun:
  • The recipe calls for a handful of freshly chopped Italian parsley.
  • Italian parsley has a stronger flavor than the curly variety.
  • I prefer using Italian parsley in my pasta sauces.

Advanced Usage

• As a modifier: "Italian parsley" can function as a noun modifier before other nouns.
  • Add an Italian parsley garnish to the soup before serving.

Variants and Related Words

• Flat-leaf parsley: A common synonym for "Italian parsley."
• Parsley: The general term for the herb family, which includes both the flat-leaf (Italian) and curly-leaf varieties.

Synonyms

• Flat-leaf parsley
• Flat-leaved parsley

Related Phrases

• To garnish with Italian parsley: To decorate or finish a dish with this herb.
  • Garnish the grilled fish with a sprig of Italian parsley.

Học thuật

Noun

1. a variety of parsley having flat leaves

Từ đồng nghĩa

• Italian parsley
• flat-leaf parsley
• Petroselinum crispum neapolitanum