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parsley

Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /ˈpɑrsli/ · UK /ˈpɑːsli/

parsley means: Green herb leaves used to add flavor or decoration to food.

noun

COOKING LEAVESB1

Green herb leaves used to add flavor or decoration to food.

  • Add some parsley to the soup.
  • She sprinkled chopped parsley over the potatoes.
  • Would you like fresh parsley in your salad?

Common phrases: chopped parsley, fresh parsley, sprinkle with parsley

HERB PLANTB1

A plant with bright green leaves that people grow to use in food.

  • We grow parsley in a pot.
  • She planted parsley beside the kitchen door.
  • Does your parsley need more water?

Common phrases: grow parsley, parsley plant, parsley seeds

Questions about parsley

What does parsley mean?

Green herb leaves used to add flavor or decoration to food.

What is parsley in other languages?

Türkçe: maydanoz · Español: perejil · Français: persil · Deutsch: Petersilie · Italiano: prezzemolo · 日本語: パセリ

How do you pronounce parsley?

In American English /ˈpɑrsli/; in British English /ˈpɑːsli/.

How do you use parsley in a sentence?

Add some parsley to the soup. She sprinkled chopped parsley over the potatoes.

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