: 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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Also, garnish the dip with black sesame seeds or nigella seeds and perhaps some parsley.
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Caron Golden, San Diego Union-Tribune, 16 Apr. 2025
But if that herb’s anise notes aren’t your thing, then basil, dill or parsley will work equally well in this lively, multi-textured dish.
—Melissa Clark, New York Times, 14 Apr. 2025
Garnish with parsley and cracked black pepper, optional.
—Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 9 Apr. 2025
Although the ingredients list is long, most are items many cooks always have on hand -- lemons and fresh parsley being the likely exceptions.
—Kelly Brant, Arkansas Online, 8 Apr. 2025
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Caron Golden, San Diego Union-Tribune, 16 Apr. 2025
But if that herb’s anise notes aren’t your thing, then basil, dill or parsley will work equally well in this lively, multi-textured dish.
—Melissa Clark, New York Times, 14 Apr. 2025
Garnish with parsley and cracked black pepper, optional.
—Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 9 Apr. 2025
Although the ingredients list is long, most are items many cooks always have on hand -- lemons and fresh parsley being the likely exceptions.
—Kelly Brant, Arkansas Online, 8 Apr. 2025
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“Parsley.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/parsley. Accessed 22 Apr. 2025.
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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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