1. (

• chervil ,
• beaked_parsley ,
• Anthriscus_cereifolium

) aromatic annual Old World herb cultivated for its finely divided and often curly leaves for use especially in soups and salads ;

2. (

• chervil

) fresh ferny parsley-like leaves used as a garnish with chicken and veal and omelets and green salads and spinach ;