: a European biennial herb (Petroselinum crispum) of the carrot family widely grown for its finely dissected curly or flat leaves which are used as an herb or garnish
also
: the leaves
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Traditionally, Greek style fries are showered in feta cheese crumbles, parsley, and onions.
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Alex Perry, The Enquirer, 7 Aug. 2024
Add the red pepper, onions, parsley, cilantro and the lemon zest to the quinoa and stir to combine.
—Lynda Balslev, The Mercury News, 5 Aug. 2024
The not-so-secret recipe includes the following ingredients: celery, cucumber, parsley, spinach, mint, a touch of ginger, green pear, orange wedges with the rind left on, and either a papaya, mango, or pineapple to sweeten.
—Audrey Noble, Vogue, 3 Aug. 2024
Some plants known to attract pest predators include dill, parsley, hyssop and mints.
—Dawn Pettinelli, Hartford Courant, 27 July 2024
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Alex Perry, The Enquirer, 7 Aug. 2024
Add the red pepper, onions, parsley, cilantro and the lemon zest to the quinoa and stir to combine.
—Lynda Balslev, The Mercury News, 5 Aug. 2024
The not-so-secret recipe includes the following ingredients: celery, cucumber, parsley, spinach, mint, a touch of ginger, green pear, orange wedges with the rind left on, and either a papaya, mango, or pineapple to sweeten.
—Audrey Noble, Vogue, 3 Aug. 2024
Some plants known to attract pest predators include dill, parsley, hyssop and mints.
—Dawn Pettinelli, Hartford Courant, 27 July 2024
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parsley
noun
pars·ley
ˈpär-slē 
plural parsleys
: a European herb related to the carrot and widely grown for its finely divided leaves which are used to season or decorate foods
also
: the leaves
Medical Definition
parsley
noun
pars·ley
ˈpär-slē
: a southern European annual or biennial herb (Petroselinum crispum) of the carrot family having leaves which are used as a culinary herb or garnish and a root and seeds which have been used medicinally
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