cilantro

[ si-lahn-troh, -lan- ]

noun

1. the strong-scented leaves of the coriander plant, used in salads or to flavor and garnish food.
2. the coriander plant.

cilantro

/ sɪˈlæntrəʊ /

noun

1. 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

Word History and Origins

Origin of cilantro¹

1900–05; < Spanish, variant of culantro < Vulgar Latin, dissimilated form of Latin coriandrum coriander

Word History and Origins

Origin of cilantro¹

C20: Spanish

Example Sentences

Be sure to try the tender, flavorful Alentejo pork and pineapple skewer with cilantro, which delivers a huge flavor punch.

From Salon

Students planted cilantro in a garden tower, met a local organic farmer who grows red lentils, and learned about corn.

From Salon

Like the taste of cilantro and the two-party system, Solo is a topic steeped in deep division.

From Salon

The flavor profile of this marinade is fresh from the cilantro, spicy from the different spices like garlic, coriander and cumin, plus acidic from the lemon juice.

From Salon

Volunteer tomatoes and cilantro that materialized from the compost are left to bolt and blossom.

From Los Angeles Times