'Anthriscus cerefolium' definitions:

Definition of 'Anthriscus cerefolium'

From: GCIDE

Chervil \Cher"vil\, n. [AS. cerfille, fr. L. caerefolium, chaerephyllum, Gr. ?; ? to rejoice + ? leaf.] (Bot.) A plant (Anthriscus cerefolium) with pinnately divided aromatic leaves, of which several curled varieties are used in soups and salads. [1913 Webster]