From Greek petroselinon 'rock celery' (petros 'rock' + selinon 'celery'), via Latin petroselinum and Old French peresil.
A biennial herb of the carrot family with aromatic leaves used for seasoning and garnishing food.
From Old English petersilie and reinforced by Old French peresil, both from Latin petroselinum, from Greek petroselinon, a compound of petros 'rock, stone' and selinon 'celery, parsley.' The name literally means 'rock celery,' referring to the plant's preference for rocky habitats in its native Mediterranean range. Key roots: *per- (Proto-Indo-European: "