noun Uncommon

parsley

PAHS-lee

Parsley (noun) means a leafy green herb used to flavour or garnish food. Example: “She sprinkled chopped parsley over the soup before serving.”

noun

A leafy green herb used to flavour or garnish food.

"She sprinkled chopped parsley over the soup before serving."

"Fresh parsley grows well on a sunny windowsill."

How to use parsley

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishA common cooking herb with curly or flat green leaves, often used as a garnish.

Common pairings

fresh parsley chopped parsley a sprig of parsley

Word forms

parsleyed past tense, parsleys plural, Parsleys plural, parsleys singular

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Etymology

From Old French peresil, from Greek petroselinon, literally "rock celery."

Origin: Old French

Rhymes for parsley

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Frequently asked questions

What does “parsley” mean?

The word “parsley” means a leafy green herb used to flavour or garnish food. In plain terms, a common cooking herb with curly or flat green leaves, often used as a garnish.

How do you pronounce “parsley”?

“Parsley” is pronounced PAHS-lee (/ˈpɑː(ɹ)sli/ in IPA).

How do you use “parsley” in a sentence?

Here is “parsley” used in a sentence: “She sprinkled chopped parsley over the soup before serving.”

What part of speech is “parsley”?

“Parsley” is a noun.

Where does the word “parsley” come from?

The word “parsley” comes from Old French. From Old French peresil, from Greek petroselinon, literally "rock celery.".

Is “parsley” a common word?

“Parsley” is an uncommon word in modern English.