cilantro
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ci·lan·tro
(sĭ-lăn′trō, -län′-)n.
The fresh stems and finely divided young leaves of the coriander plant, used in salads and various dishes as a flavoring and garnish. Also called Chinese parsley, coriander.
[Spanish, alteration of Late Latin coliandrum, from Latin coriandrum; see coriander.]
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cilantro
(sɪˈlæntrəʊ)n
US and Canadian a European umbelliferous plant, Coriandrum sativum, widely cultivated for its aromatic seeds and leaves, used in flavouring food, etc. Also called (in Britain and certain other countries): coriander
[C20: Spanish]
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co•ri•an•der
(ˈkɔr iˌæn dər, ˈkoʊr-)n.
1. Also called cilantro. an herb, Coriandrum sativum, of the parsley family, having strong-scented leaves used in cooking.
2. the aromatic seeds of this herb, used whole or ground as a flavoring.
[1350–1400; Middle English coriandre < Latin coriandrum < Greek koríandron, variant of koríannon]
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Noun | 1. | cilantro - Old World herb with aromatic leaves and seed resembling parsley coriander seed, coriander - dried coriander seeds used whole or ground herb, herbaceous plant - a plant lacking a permanent woody stem; many are flowering garden plants or potherbs; some having medicinal properties; some are pests Coriandrum, genus Coriandrum - small genus of annual Mediterranean herbs |
2. | cilantro - parsley-like herb used as seasoning or garnish herb - aromatic potherb used in cookery for its savory qualities Chinese parsley, cilantro, coriander, coriander plant, Coriandrum sativum - Old World herb with aromatic leaves and seed resembling parsley |
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