Definition

1. Noun:
   • Aromatic herb with flat or crinkly leaves that are cut finely and used to garnish food: A type of herb, known for its fresh, slightly peppery flavor, commonly used as a garnish or ingredient in cooking.
   • Annual or perennial herb with aromatic leaves: A plant (Petroselinum crispum) belonging to the Apiaceae family, cultivated for its edible leaves.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • Sprinkle some fresh parsley over the pasta before serving.
  • Parsley is a key ingredient in tabbouleh salad.
  • She grows both flat-leaf and curly parsley in her garden.

Advanced Usage

• "to be more than just parsley on the plate": To be an essential or substantial part of something, not merely a decorative addition.
  • His contributions to the project were more than just parsley on the plate; they were fundamental to its success.

Variants and Related Words

• Italian parsley (Flat-leaf parsley) (n): A variety of parsley with flat, smooth leaves, often preferred for cooking due to its stronger flavor.
  • The recipe calls for Italian parsley, not the curly kind.
• Curly parsley (n): A variety of parsley with tightly curled, ruffled leaves, often used primarily as a garnish.
  • Use curly parsley to decorate the platter.

Synonyms

• Herb: A plant used for flavoring, food, medicine, or fragrance.
• Garnish: An item used to decorate or embellish food.

Related Phrases

• Parsley sauce (n): A sauce, often white and creamy, flavored with parsley.
  • The fish was served with a light parsley sauce.

Noun

1. aromatic herb with flat or crinkly leaves that are cut finely and used to garnish food
2. annual or perennial herb with aromatic leaves