cilantro
Translation
cilantro, coriander leaf
Examples
I added fresh cilantro to the salsa.
I added fresh cilantro to the salsa.
This soup is garnished with cilantro.
This soup is garnished with cilantro.
Grammar Patterns
((sth.)) a herb used in cooking I don't like the taste of cilantro.
Similar Words
Synonyms: coriander leaf, Chinese parsley
Etymology
From Spanish 'cilantro', from Latin 'coriandrum'.
Memory Tips
'Cilantro' refers to the leaves, while 'coriander' usually refers to the seeds of the same plant in American English.