coriander

[ kawr-ee-an-der ]

noun

1. Also called cilantro,. an herb, Coriandrum sativum, of the parsley family, native to Europe, having strong-scented leaves used in cooking and aromatic seeds used as a seasoning and in medicine.
2. the seeds of this plant.

coriander

/ ˌkɒrɪˈændə /

noun

1. a European umbelliferous plant, Coriandrum sativum, widely cultivated for its aromatic seeds and leaves, used in flavouring food, etc US and Canadian namecilantro

Word History and Origins

Origin of coriander¹

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

Word History and Origins

Origin of coriander¹

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

Example Sentences

Caraway, coriander seeds, chili and fresh cilantro are common ingredients, but grandmothers — called bebias in Georgia — boast different regional versions, some plumped with lamb and others fresh greens.

From Ozy

Between the two beef dishes, for instance, my heart belongs to the strip steak cooked medium-rare, sliced and striped with a “chimichurri” that once again nods to Thailand with chiles, coriander, fish sauce and lime.

From Washington Post

Yields two cupsIn a sauté pan, lightly toast the coriander and cumin seeds until fragrant, about one minute.

From Outside Online

I’ve made meals of just the smoky mashed eggplant, onion and tomato shot through with green chile and coriander, among other enhancers.

From Washington Post

To make the adobo, in a small bowl, combine the olive oil, salt, garlic powder, onion powder, cumin, oregano, coriander, pepper and MSG, if using.

From Washington Post

Gose is athousand-year-old style of German malted wheat beer brewed with coriander and salt.

From The Daily Beast

Blue Moon has some really nice orange zest and coriander flavors that finish with a wonderful smoothness.

From The Daily Beast

This simple recipe for asparagus with ginger, garlic, coriander, and fenugreek hits the perfect note.

From The Daily Beast

Jeffrey and Naomi's simple recipe with ginger, garlic, coriander, and fenugreek hits the perfect note.

From The Daily Beast

To a pint of the infusion add half a pound of loaf-sugar, and a very small quantity of coriander and cinnamon.

From Project Gutenberg

It is advantageous to add a little salt, and some spices, especially coriander seeds, to the water.

From Project Gutenberg

The coriander, being a quick-maturing plant, may be harvested before the caraway throws up a flowering stem.

From Project Gutenberg

Any person who relishes buggy berries may perhaps enjoy coriander salad or soup.

From Project Gutenberg

Among the Romans it was esteemed in cookery, hence one of its common names, Roman coriander.

From Project Gutenberg