Synonyms/Hypernyms (Ordered by Estimated Frequency) of noun chervil

2 senses of chervil

Sense 1
chervil, beaked parsley, Anthriscus cereifolium -- (aromatic annual Old World herb cultivated for its finely divided and often curly leaves for use especially in soups and salads)
       => herb, herbaceous plant -- (a plant lacking a permanent woody stem; many are flowering garden plants or potherbs; some having medicinal properties; some are pests)

Sense 2
chervil -- (fresh ferny parsley-like leaves used as a garnish with chicken and veal and omelets and green salads and spinach)
       => herb -- (aromatic potherb used in cookery for its savory qualities)