cilantro

[ si-lahn-troh, -lan- ]

/ sɪˈlɑn troʊ, -ˈlæn- /

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noun

the strong-scented leaves of the coriander plant, used in salads or to flavor and garnish food.

the coriander plant.

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Also called Chinese parsley.

Origin of cilantro

1900–05; <Spanish, variant of culantro<Vulgar Latin, dissimilated form of Latin coriandrumcoriander

Words nearby cilantro

cigar-store Indian, Cigfa, ciggy, CIGS, ciguatera, cilantro, cilia, ciliary, ciliary body, ciliary muscle, ciliary process

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How to use cilantro in a sentence

Then, shower the whole thing with an exuberant crunch of radish, tangy heat of pickled jalapeño and refreshing grassiness of cilantro leaves.
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Heaps of fresh herbs, including dill, parsley, cilantro and scallion, combine together to make this eggy green dish.
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Garnish with more chile peppers and cilantro leaves, if you like, and serve with rice.
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Stir in the scallions, cilantro, garlic and habanero, if using, and simmer until the chickpeas are warmed through and everything is coated in the golden sauce, 5 to 7 minutes.
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Meanwhile, mix together the jicama, radishes, and cilantro, as well as the remaining two tablespoons of lime juice, the red onion, and the Vegenaise in a bowl.
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He knew all about cilantro and the best facial cleanses, but in bed and on the kitchen table he was all about the ladies.
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The clinic, a large house surrounded by single-family homes, is immaculate, smelling of fresh cilantro and coffee beans.
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Plastic cutlery arrived, followed by a container of chopped onion and cilantro.
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To assemble taco place escabeche, fish and tartar sauce in a tortilla and garnish with cilantro and lime.
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British Dictionary definitions for cilantro

cilantro

/ (sɪˈlæntrəʊ) /

noun

US and Canadian a European umbelliferous plant, Coriandrum sativum, widely cultivated for its aromatic seeds and leaves, used in flavouring food, etcAlso called (in Britain and certain other countries): coriander

Word Origin for cilantro

C20: Spanish

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