: 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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In another bowl combine beets, diced apple, half of walnuts and half of parsley.
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Yakir Levy, Oc Register, 2 Apr. 2025
The lemon juice and fresh parsley balance out the richness, while the blue cheese adds a creamy contrast that makes each bite feel a little fancy (without too much effort).
—Elizabeth Fogarty, Better Homes & Gardens, 31 Mar. 2025
Pour 1/2 cup water into the roasting pan and rinse; pour this liquid into the soup pot.
5: Add tomato, potato, celery, parsnip, whole parsley sprigs, salt, thyme, garlic, bay leaf, and peppercorns to the pot.
—Nicole Sours Larson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 31 Mar. 2025
Remove from heat, and stir in parsley with lemon juice and remaining 1/2 teaspoon salt.
—Catherine Jessee, Southern Living, 26 Mar. 2025
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Yakir Levy, Oc Register, 2 Apr. 2025
The lemon juice and fresh parsley balance out the richness, while the blue cheese adds a creamy contrast that makes each bite feel a little fancy (without too much effort).
—Elizabeth Fogarty, Better Homes & Gardens, 31 Mar. 2025
Pour 1/2 cup water into the roasting pan and rinse; pour this liquid into the soup pot.
5: Add tomato, potato, celery, parsnip, whole parsley sprigs, salt, thyme, garlic, bay leaf, and peppercorns to the pot.
—Nicole Sours Larson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 31 Mar. 2025
Remove from heat, and stir in parsley with lemon juice and remaining 1/2 teaspoon salt.
—Catherine Jessee, Southern Living, 26 Mar. 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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