: 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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Black swallowtail butterfly larvae feed on parsley plants, as well as dill, fennel, and other close relatives.
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Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 16 May 2025
Add the cilantro, parsley, mint, lemon juice, zest, salt, cumin and black pepper.
—Lynda Balslev, Mercury News, 13 May 2025
Imagine a flavor that’s reminiscent of both earthy carrots and herbaceous parsley, all in one leafy green package.
—Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Apr. 2025
Serve topped with Parmesan and remaining 1 1/2 teaspoons parsley.
—Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 9 May 2025
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Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 16 May 2025
Add the cilantro, parsley, mint, lemon juice, zest, salt, cumin and black pepper.
—Lynda Balslev, Mercury News, 13 May 2025
Imagine a flavor that’s reminiscent of both earthy carrots and herbaceous parsley, all in one leafy green package.
—Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Apr. 2025
Serve topped with Parmesan and remaining 1 1/2 teaspoons parsley.
—Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 9 May 2025
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“Parsley.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/parsley. Accessed 4 Jun. 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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