PARSLEY - Definition & Meaning for Kids
Meaning 1
Part of speech: Noun
annual or perennial herb with aromatic leaves
Categories: Herb, Herbaceous plant
Meaning 2
Part of speech: Noun
aromatic herb with flat or crinkly leaves that are cut finely and used to garnish food
Categories: Herb
Synonyms
Petroselinum crispum, Parsley
🌱 Word Origin (Etymology)
The word "parsley" comes from Ancient Greek πετροσέλῑνον. It started in Latin petroselīnum. Then it appeared in Old French peresil. Later, people used it in Middle English persely. Many other languages have similar words:.
- Old English: petersiliġe
🧩 Fun Fact
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