Coriander definition

kôrē-ăndər, kôrē-ăndər
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.
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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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A European annual herb (Coriandrum sativum) of the umbel family.
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Its strong-smelling, seedlike fruit, used in flavoring food and liqueurs, and, formerly, in medicines.
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The leaf of this plant, used as an herb in cooking; cilantro.
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The annual herb Coriandrum sativum, used in many cuisines.
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The dried seeds thereof, used as a spice.
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Noun

Singular:
coriander
Plural:
corianders

Origin of coriander

  • Middle English coriandre from Old French from Latin coriandrum from Greek koriandron

    From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition

  • From Old French coriandre, from Latin coriandrum, from Ancient Greek κορίαννον (koriannon).

    From Wiktionary

Coriander Sentence Examples

  • This manna occurs in the form of small, roundish, hard, dry tears, varying from the size of a mustard seed to that of a coriander, of a lightbrown colour, sweet taste, and senna-like odour.

  • Put chicken on top of rice and the sprinkle fresh coriander over the top.

  • Blend together the Flora pro.activ light spread with the spicy paste and 1 tablespoon coriander and stir into the cooked rice.

  • Coriander (cilantro ), garden cress, and dill are short-lived annuals that, when cut for harvest, do not regrow.

  • Stir in the chopped coriander and serve garnished with coriander sprigs and with freshly cooked rice.

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