noun

coriander

coriander

Add some fresh coriander to the soup.

Add some fresh coriander to the soup.

Coriander seeds are used in many curries.

Coriander seeds are used in many curries.

((some ~)) some coriander Add some fresh coriander to the soup.

parsley, chervil

From Greek 'koriannon', possibly related to 'koris' (bedbug), referring to the smell of the unripe fruit.

Remember that in American English, the leaves are called 'cilantro' while the seeds are 'coriander'. In the UK, both are 'coriander'.

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