coriander
noun
- a European annual herb (Coriandrum sativum) of the umbel family
- its strong-smelling, seedlike fruit, used in flavoring food and liqueurs, and, formerly, in medicines
- the leaf of this plant, used as an herb in cooking; cilantro
See coriander in American Heritage Dictionary 4
(kôrˈē-ănˌdər, kōrˈ-, kôrˌē-ănˈdər, kōrˌ-)
nouna. 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.
b. The fresh young leafy plantlets of this herb, used in salads and various dishes as a flavoring and garnish. Also called Chinese parsley, cilantro.
- The seedlike fruit of this plant, used whole or ground as a flavoring for food and as a seasoning, as in curry powder.
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