1. An annual herb with delicate, fern-like leaves, native to Europe and western Asia, widely cultivated for culinary use
   "The chervil grew in delicate lacy clusters along the shaded garden border";
   - beaked parsley, Anthriscus cereifolium
    
2. Fresh ferny parsley-like leaves used as a garnish with chicken and veal and omelets and green salads and spinach
   "The chef sprinkled chervil over the omelet for a delicate anise flavour"

Derived forms: chervils

Type of: herb, herbaceous plant

Part of: Anthriscus, genus Anthriscus

Encyclopedia: Chervil