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parsley

/ˈpɑː(ɹ)sli/

Meanings
  • A leafy herb used for garnish and seasoning in various dishes.

    - "Parsley is commonly used as a garnish and for seasoning in many dishes."
    - "Some popular dishes that often include parsley are soups, salads, and pasta dishes."
  • A volatile oil obtained from the parsley plant. It is used as a flavoring agent and in traditional medicine.

    - "The volatile oil obtained from parsley is used as a flavoring agent in various dishes."
    - "Parsley oil has been used in traditional medicine for its anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties."

Pronunciation
  1. /ˈpɑː(ɹ)sli/



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Rhymes
Words rhyming with parsley
Parsley , Asley , Marsley , Garsley
Homophones
Words having the same pronunciation but different meanings, origins, or spelling,
  1. Parsley

  2. Perseley

  3. Parlsey

  4. Parley


Variants
List of all variants of parsley that leads to same result
parsley , parsleys , Chinese parsley , Chinese parsleys , fool's parsley , fool's parsleys , Italian parsley , Italian parsleys , giant cow parsley , giant cow parsleys , giant cow parsnip , giant cow parsnips
Forms
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Parsley can take various forms, including: - Curly parsley, which has curled leaves and is often used as a garnish and for decorative purposes. - Flat-leaf parsley, which has flat, broad leaves and is often used for cooking due to its stronger flavor compared to curly parsley. - Parsley seeds, which can be used as a spice or as a flavoring agent in various dishes, particularly in Middle Eastern and Mediterranean cuisines. - Parsley oil, which is obtained by extracting the essential oils from the parsley plant. It is used as a flavoring agent and as a spice in various dishes, particularly in Mediterranean and Middle Eastern cuisines. Parsley oil is also used in aromatherapy for its calming and soothing properties.


Etymology
origin and the way in which meanings have changed throughout history.

Parsley is believed to have originated in the Mediterranean region, with records dating back to ancient Egypt, Greece, and Rome.


Culture
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Parsley has been used in various cultural and symbolic contexts throughout history. In ancient Egypt, parsley was used as a funeral spice, and was also believed to have protective powers against evil spirits. In ancient Greece and Rome, parsley was used as a garnish and for seasoning in various dishes, and was also believed to have medicinal properties, including being a digestive aid and having anti-inflammatory properties.

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