ci·lan·tro

[si-lahn-troh, -lan-]
noun

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

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cilantro (sɪˈlæntrəʊ) [Click for IPA pronunciation guide]
 
n
(US), (Canadian) Also called (in Britain and certain other countries): coriander a European umbelliferous plant, Coriandrum sativum, widely cultivated for its aromatic seeds and leaves, used in flavouring food, etc
 
[C20: Spanish]

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cilantro
from Sp., variant of culantro, from L. coriandrum "coriander."
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Garnish with grated ginger, lime zest and chopped cilantro.
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Meanwhile, pick off all the thick stems from the cilantro.
Garnish with fresh cilantro and serve with lemon wedges.
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