cilantro

ci·lan·tro  (s-lntr, -län-)

n.

See coriander.

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[Spanish, alteration of Late Latin coliandrum, from Latin coriandrum; see coriander.]

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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]

Thesaurus

Noun	1.	cilantro - Old World herb with aromatic leaves and seed resembling parsley Chinese parsley, coriander, 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.	cilantro - parsley-like herb used as seasoning or garnish Chinese parsley, coriander 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