coriander

[ kawr-ee-an-der ]

noun

1. Also called cilantro,. an herb, Coriandrum sativum, of the parsley family, native to Europe, having strong-scented leaves used in cooking and aromatic seeds used as a seasoning and in medicine.
2. the seeds of this plant.

coriander

/ ˌkɒrɪˈændə /

noun

1. a European umbelliferous plant, Coriandrum sativum, widely cultivated for its aromatic seeds and leaves, used in flavouring food, etc US and Canadian namecilantro

Word History and Origins

Origin of coriander¹

1350–1400; Middle English coriandre < Latin coriandrum < Greek koríandron, variant of koríannon

Word History and Origins

Origin of coriander¹

C14: from Old French coriandre, from Latin coriandrum, from Greek koriannon , of uncertain origin

Example Sentences

I also have a deep love for fresh herbs in my salads — coriander, dill, chives, parsley, oregano, thyme, rosemary and many others.

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

Cumin, coriander, cardamom, ginger represent the array of spices commonly found in Afghan cuisine, particularly at Lapis.

From Salon

Cumin, coriander and ginger are among some of my favorite because they are healthy and flavorful.

From Salon

And more recently in April, food and drugs control authorities in Gujarat seized more than 60,000kg of adulterated spices - chilli powder, turmeric and coriander power and pickle masala.

From BBC