coriander (redirected from Coriandrun sativum)

co·ri·an·der  (kôr-ndr, kr-, kôr-ndr, kr-)

n.

1.

a. An aromatic annual Eurasian herb (Coriandrum sativum) in the parsley family, having parsleylike leaves and umbels of tiny white to pinkish flowers. It is cultivated for its edible fruits, leafy shoots, and roots.

b. The fresh young leafy plantlets of this herb, used in salads and various dishes as a flavoring and garnish. Also called Chinese parsley, cilantro.

2. The seedlike fruit of this plant, used whole or ground as a flavoring for food and as a seasoning, as in curry powder.

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[Middle English coriandre, from Old French, from Latin coriandrum, from Greek koriandron.]

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coriander [ˌkɒrɪˈændə]

n

(Life Sciences & Allied Applications / Plants) a European umbelliferous plant, Coriandrum sativum, widely cultivated for its aromatic seeds and leaves, used in flavouring food, etc. US and Canadian name cilantro

[from Old French coriandre, from Latin coriandrum, from Greek koriannon, of uncertain origin]

Thesaurus

Noun	1.	coriander - Old World herb with aromatic leaves and seed resembling parsley Chinese parsley, cilantro, coriander plant, Coriandrum sativum Chinese parsley, cilantro, coriander - parsley-like herb used as seasoning or garnish 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.	coriander - dried coriander seeds used whole or ground coriander seed flavorer, flavoring, flavourer, flavouring, seasoning, seasoner - something added to food primarily for the savor it imparts Chinese parsley, cilantro, coriander, coriander plant, Coriandrum sativum - Old World herb with aromatic leaves and seed resembling parsley
	3.	coriander - parsley-like herb used as seasoning or garnish Chinese parsley, cilantro 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

Translations

coriander [ˌkɒrɪˈændəʳ] N → culantro m, cilantro m

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coriander [ˌkɒriˈændə^r] n → coriandre f

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coriander

n → Koriander m

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coriander [ˌkɒrɪˈændəʳ] n → coriandolo (pianta)

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coriander → كزبرة koriandr koriander Koriander κόλιαντρος cilantro korianteri coriandre korijandar coriandolo コリアンダー 고수풀 koriander koriander kolendra coentro, coentros кориандр koriander ผักชี kişniş rau mùi 芫荽