ci·lan·tro (s -l n tr , -län-)n. See coriander. [Spanish, alteration of Late Latin coliandrum, from Latin coriandrum; see coriander.] |
cilantro [sil-lan-tro]
Noun
chiefly US & Canad a European plant, cultivated for its aromatic seeds and leaves, used in flavouring foods Also called: (coriander) [Spanish]
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| Noun | 1. |  cilantro - Old World herb with aromatic leaves and seed resembling parsleycoriander 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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