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co·ri·an·der

(kôr′ē-ăn′dər, kôr′ē-ăn′dər)

1. 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.

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

3. See cilantro.

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

coriander

(ˌkɒrɪˈændə)

(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

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

co•ri•an•der

(ˈkɔr iˌæn dər, ˈkoʊr-)

n.

1. Also called cilantro. an herb, Coriandrum sativum, of the parsley family, having strong-scented leaves used in cooking.

2. the aromatic seeds of this herb, used whole or ground as a flavoring.

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

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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

كُزْبَرَة

koriandr

koriander

Koriander

κόλιαντρος

cilantro

گشنیز

korianteri

coriandre

korijandar

coriandolo

コリアンダー

고수풀

koriander

ผักชี

kişniş

rau mùi

芫荽

coriander

[ˌkɒrɪˈændəʳ] N → culantro m, cilantro m

coriander

[ˌkɒriˈændə^r] n → coriandre f

coriander

n → Koriander m

coriander

[ˌkɒrɪˈændəʳ] n → coriandolo (pianta)

coriander

→ كُزْبَرَة 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

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