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coriander

[ kawr-ee-an-der ]

noun

  1. Also called cilantro,. an herb, Coriandrum sativum, of the parsley family, native to Europe, having strong-scented leaves used in cooking and aromatic seeds used as a seasoning and in medicine.
  2. the seeds of this plant.


coriander

/ ˌkɒrɪˈændə /

noun

  1. a European umbelliferous plant, Coriandrum sativum, widely cultivated for its aromatic seeds and leaves, used in flavouring food, etc US and Canadian namecilantro


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Word History and Origins

Origin of coriander1

1350–1400; Middle English coriandre < Latin coriandrum < Greek koríandron, variant of koríannon

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Word History and Origins

Origin of coriander1

C14: from Old French coriandre, from Latin coriandrum, from Greek koriannon , of uncertain origin

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Example Sentences

Gose is athousand-year-old style of German malted wheat beer brewed with coriander and salt.

Blue Moon has some really nice orange zest and coriander flavors that finish with a wonderful smoothness.

This simple recipe for asparagus with ginger, garlic, coriander, and fenugreek hits the perfect note.

Jeffrey and Naomi's simple recipe with ginger, garlic, coriander, and fenugreek hits the perfect note.

To a pint of the infusion add half a pound of loaf-sugar, and a very small quantity of coriander and cinnamon.

It is advantageous to add a little salt, and some spices, especially coriander seeds, to the water.

The coriander, being a quick-maturing plant, may be harvested before the caraway throws up a flowering stem.

Any person who relishes buggy berries may perhaps enjoy coriander salad or soup.

Among the Romans it was esteemed in cookery, hence one of its common names, Roman coriander.

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