cilantro

noun

ci·​lan·​tro si-ˈlän-(ˌ)trō How to pronounce cilantro (audio) -ˈlan- How to pronounce cilantro (audio)
: leaves of coriander used as a flavoring or garnish

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Top each with salsa and a sprinkle of cilantro, and serve. Makes 2 to 4 servings. Kelly Brant, arkansasonline.com, 6 Nov. 2024 The cut is carnally satisfying and a joy to eat with all four of Time and Tide sauces: au poivre, vin jaune cream, cilantro caper, and (my favorite) cashew salsa macha. Caroline Hatchett, Robb Report, 1 Nov. 2024 Students planted cilantro in a garden tower, met a local organic farmer who grows red lentils, and learned about corn. Frida Garza, WIRED, 19 Oct. 2024 Crumble feta into a small bowl; stir in egg, cilantro, parsley, mint and oregano. Sabrina Weiss, People.com, 4 Nov. 2024 See all Example Sentences for cilantro 

Word History

Etymology

Spanish, coriander, from Medieval Latin celiandrum, alteration of Latin coriandrum — more at coriander

First Known Use

1903, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of cilantro was in 1903

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“Cilantro.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cilantro. Accessed 23 Nov. 2024.

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