/ Dictionary / Index C chervil: Meaning and Definition of Find definitions for: cher•vil Pronunciation: (chûr'vil), [key] — n. an herb, Anthriscus cerefolium, of the parsley family, having aromatic leaves used to flavor soups, salads, etc. any of several other plants of the same genus or allied genera. Random House Unabridged Dictionary, Copyright © 1997, by Random House, Inc., on Infoplease. See also: chervil (Thesaurus) Cherubini chervonets Related Content Daily Word Quiz: loathe Analogy of the Day: Today’s Analogy Spelling Bee: Today’s Spelling Bee Frequently Misspelled Words Frequently Mispronounced Words Easily Confused Words Writing & Language