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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The Taco Mex has meat, onions and cilantro on a corn tortilla.
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Tasha Tsiaperas, Axios, 3 Dec. 2024
Sprinkle the ground spices, lime zest, and cilantro over the fish and press them firmly into the flesh.
—The View, ABC News, 27 Nov. 2024
Add the prepped vegetables, except the green onions and cilantro.
—Kathryn Gregory, The Courier-Journal, 26 Nov. 2024
In a mixing bowl, combine the turkey, remaining broth, green onions, cilantro, cumin and sour cream.
—Kelly Brant, arkansasonline.com, 26 Nov. 2024
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Tasha Tsiaperas, Axios, 3 Dec. 2024
Sprinkle the ground spices, lime zest, and cilantro over the fish and press them firmly into the flesh.
—The View, ABC News, 27 Nov. 2024
Add the prepped vegetables, except the green onions and cilantro.
—Kathryn Gregory, The Courier-Journal, 26 Nov. 2024
In a mixing bowl, combine the turkey, remaining broth, green onions, cilantro, cumin and sour cream.
—Kelly Brant, arkansasonline.com, 26 Nov. 2024
See all Example Sentences for cilantro
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“Cilantro.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cilantro. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
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