cilantro

[ si-lahn-troh, -lan- ]

Phonetic (Standard)IPA

noun

the strong-scented leaves of the coriander plant, used in salads or to flavor and garnish food.
the coriander plant.

cilantro

/ sɪˈlæntrəʊ /

a European umbelliferous plant, Coriandrum sativum, widely cultivated for its aromatic seeds and leaves, used in flavouring food, etc Also called (in Britain and certain other countries)coriander

1900–05; < Spanish, variant of culantro < Vulgar Latin, dissimilated form of Latin coriandrum coriander

C20: Spanish

He knew all about cilantro and the best facial cleanses, but in bed and on the kitchen table he was all about the ladies.

The clinic, a large house surrounded by single-family homes, is immaculate, smelling of fresh cilantro and coffee beans.

Plastic cutlery arrived, followed by a container of chopped onion and cilantro.

To assemble taco place escabeche, fish and tartar sauce in a tortilla and garnish with cilantro and lime.

Place cactus mix in warm tortilla and top with fresh cilantro and jalapeño pepper.

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