Basic Details
Word: Parsley
Part of Speech: Noun
Meaning: A green herb commonly used to flavour food or as a garnish.
Synonyms: Cilantro, herb
Antonyms: N/A
Idioms and Phrases
- In a parsley patch: To be in a complicated or messy situation. Example: "When I tried to finish my homework late at night, I ended up in a parsley patch, mixing up all my papers."
- Let's parsley it up: To add excitement or fun to something. Example: "The party was a bit dull, so we decided to parsley it up with some games and music."
Usage Examples
Example 1: I sprinkled fresh parsley on my pasta to give it a vibrant look and delicious taste.
Example 2: The recipe called for a handful of chopped parsley to enhance the flavour of the soup.
Example 3: At the farmers' market, I bought some organic parsley to use in my salad.
Fun Fact
Did you know that parsley is often considered a symbol of celebration in some cultures? In ancient Greece, parsley was used to crown victorious athletes!
Famous Quote
"Let food be thy medicine, and let medicine be thy food." - Hippocrates. This relates to parsley as it's often used for its health benefits as well as flavour.
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. What does "parsley" mean?
a) A type of fruit
b) A green herb
c) A kind of meat
d) A cooking utensil
Answer: b) A green herb
2. Which of these is a synonym of "parsley"?
a) Cilantro
b) Lemon
c) Onion
d) Carrot
Answer: a) Cilantro
3. Which sentence uses "parsley" correctly?
a) I added parsley to my salad for extra flavour.
b) The parsley flew over the fence.
c) The cat played with the parsley on the table.
d) The parsley jumped in the pool.
Answer: a) I added parsley to my salad for extra flavour.
4. Which idiom refers to being in a messy situation?
a) In a parsley patch
b) Let's parsley it up
c) A needle in a haystack
d) A fish out of water
Answer: a) In a parsley patch
5. What is the opposite of "parsley"?
a) N/A
b) Flower
c) Spice
d) Fruit
Answer: a) N/A
