noun

coriander

coriander, cilantro

Add some fresh coriander to the soup.

Add some fresh cilantro to the soup.

Coriander seeds are used in many curries.

Coriander seeds are used in many curries.

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

parsley, chervil

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

Remember the distinction: we call the leaves 'cilantro' (from Spanish) and the seeds 'coriander'. Think of tacos for cilantro and curry for coriander.

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