Parsley (Noun)
Meaning 1
Aromatic herb with flat or crinkly leaves that are cut finely and used to garnish food.
Classification
Nouns denoting foods and drinks.
Examples
- The chef sprinkled a handful of fresh parsley over the salad for a burst of fresh flavor.
- Parsley is a popular garnish for soups, salads, and sauces in many Mediterranean cuisines.
- She chopped the parsley leaves finely and added them to the homemade tabbouleh recipe.
- A sprig of parsley on top of the deviled egg added a pop of color and freshness to the dish.
- The recipe called for a quarter cup of chopped parsley to be mixed into the meatball mixture for added flavor.
Meaning 2
Annual or perennial herb with aromatic leaves.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- The fresh parsley added a bright, fresh flavor to the salad.
- Parsley is a hardy perennial herb that can be grown in most climates.
- She chopped the parsley finely and sprinkled it over the top of the soup.
- The recipe called for a handful of curly-leaf parsley, which she had on hand.
- The garden was filled with a variety of herbs, including parsley, rosemary, and thyme.