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 Indian recipe is made with warming spices like cumin, ginger, coriander, cinnamon, and cardamom. —Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 Jan. 2025

In a medium bowl, combine the oil, garlic, chile powder, cumin, coriander, ½ teaspoon salt, ½ teaspoon ground black pepper and mix well. —Kelly Brant, arkansasonline.com, 31 Dec. 2024

Pantry Pleasures This year’s seasoning: The Magic Spice ($16), from the L.A. restaurant Botanica, is a fine-textured blend of green garlic, coriander, and Persian lime that’s transcendent when used on eggs and veggies. —Helen Rosner, The New Yorker, 24 Nov. 2024

What to order: Dip into the fresh hummus for $7.95, and order up some spicy potatoes for the table: Sautéed in garlic, coriander and chili for $9.95. —Melissa Oyler, Charlotte Observer, 24 Jan. 2025

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