parsley
UK: ˈpɑːsli | US: ˈpɑːrsli
n. A bright green biennial herb (Petroselinum crispum) of the carrot family, used as a culinary garnish or seasoning.
parsley = pars<rock> + ley<herb>
- pars (from Greek petros via Latin petra, meaning "rock")
- ley (from Greek selinon, meaning "celery" or "parsley")
Etymology Origin:
The word "parsley" traces back to the Greek petroselinon (literally "rock celery"), combining petros (rock) and selinon (celery). This reflects the plant’s tendency to grow on rocky slopes. Through Latin (petroselinum) and Old French (peresil), it evolved into Middle English persely, later standardized as "parsley." The name highlights its botanical habitat and kinship with celery.
Fresh parsley adds a vibrant flavor to salads.
She garnished the soup with chopped parsley.
Parsley is rich in vitamins A and C.
The recipe calls for flat-leaf parsley, not curly.
He grows parsley in his kitchen garden.