coriander

noun

co·​ri·​an·​der ˈkȯr-ē-ˌan-dər 

ˌkȯr-ē-ˈan-

1

: an Old World annual herb (Coriandrum sativum) of the carrot family with aromatic fruits

2

: the ripened dried fruit of coriander used as a flavoring

called also coriander seed

Examples of coriander in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

The palate is crisp with lemon zest, orange, and coriander and angelica herbal notes. —Joseph V Micallef, Forbes, 2 Jan. 2025

Season with salt, pepper, cumin, coriander and oregano. —Kelly Brant, arkansasonline.com, 31 Dec. 2024

Add the cumin, coriander, turmeric, paprika, garam masala, and cayenne (if using). —Fox News Staff, Fox News, 26 Dec. 2024

Sweet, citrusy coriander seeds are ground with the anise whisper of fennel seeds, then combined with flaky sea salt and the warm-chocolate edge of Urfa chiles. —Scott Hocker, theweek, 23 Dec. 2024

Word History

Etymology

Middle English coriandre, from Anglo-French, from Latin coriandrum, from Greek koriandron, koriannon

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Kids Definition

coriander

noun

co·​ri·​an·​der ˈkȯr-ē-ˌan-dər 

: the ripened dried tiny fruit of an herb related to the carrot that is used as a flavoring

also : the herb that produces coriander

Medical Definition

coriander

noun

co·​ri·​an·​der ˈkōr-ē-ˌan-dər, ˌkōr-ē-ˈ, ˈkȯr-, ˌkȯr- 

1

: an Old World herb (Coriandrum sativum) of the carrot family (Umbelliferae) with aromatic fruits

2

: the ripened dried fruit of coriander used as a flavoring

called also coriander seed