cilantro
noun
ci·lan·tro
si-ˈlän-(ˌ)trō 
-ˈlan-
-ˈlan-
: leaves of coriander used as a flavoring or garnish
also
: coriander sense 1
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Nestle the cauliflower in the sauce, then sprinkle with the reserved onion, the cilantro, and almonds.
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Joe Yonan, Saveur, 23 Jan. 2025
Add cucumber to bean salad or a Mexican corn salad with cotija cheese, lime, and cilantro.
—Nancy Lebrun, Verywell Health, 21 Jan. 2025
Sour cream Fresh cilantro leaves Directions Cook ground beef, onions, and seasonings:
Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high.
—Craig Ruff, Southern Living, 20 Jan. 2025
Dice ripe star fruit and mix it with other fresh ingredients, such as jalapeños, tomatoes, red onion, cilantro, and lime juice.
—Chelsea Rae Bourgeois, Rdn, Ld, Health, 13 Jan. 2025
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Joe Yonan, Saveur, 23 Jan. 2025
Add cucumber to bean salad or a Mexican corn salad with cotija cheese, lime, and cilantro.
—Nancy Lebrun, Verywell Health, 21 Jan. 2025
Sour cream Fresh cilantro leaves Directions Cook ground beef, onions, and seasonings:
Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high.
—Craig Ruff, Southern Living, 20 Jan. 2025
Dice ripe star fruit and mix it with other fresh ingredients, such as jalapeños, tomatoes, red onion, cilantro, and lime juice.
—Chelsea Rae Bourgeois, Rdn, Ld, Health, 13 Jan. 2025
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“Cilantro.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cilantro. Accessed 28 Jan. 2025.
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