parsley
word
Definition
A green herb with small, curly or flat leaves, often used to add flavor or decoration to food.
Usage & Nuances
'Parsley' refers to both curly and flat-leaf varieties. Common in salads, soups, and as a garnish. Not to be confused with 'cilantro' (looks similar but tastes different). Used mostly as a noun.
Spanish: perejilPortuguese (BR): salsinhaPortuguese (PT): salsaChinese (Simplified): 欧芹 - 香芹Chinese (Traditional): 歐芹 - 香芹Hindi: अजवाइन के पत्तेArabic: بقدونسBengali: পুদিনা পাতা (পার্সলে)Russian: петрушкаJapanese: パセリVietnamese: mùi tây - ngò tâyKorean: 파슬리Turkish: maydanozUrdu: اجوائن کے پتے (پارسلے)Indonesian: peterseli
Example Sentences
She adds parsley to the salad.
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Some people like the strong taste of flat-leaf parsley, while others prefer the mild kind.
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I forgot to buy parsley, so the soup tastes a bit plain.
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Chop the parsley finely before cooking.
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Parsley grows well in cool weather.
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You can sprinkle some parsley on top of your pasta for extra flavor.
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