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cilantro definition

ci·lan·tro (si lantrō, -län-)

noun

coriander leaves used as an herb, esp. in Latin American cooking: Chinese parsley

Etymology: Sp, var. of culantro < L coriandrum, coriander

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Adjective modifier

  • fresh: Flavor it with roasted ground cumin and fresh cilantro.
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