cilantro
noun
ci·lan·tro
si-ˈlän-(ˌ)trō 
-ˈlan-
-ˈlan-
: leaves of coriander used as a flavoring or garnish
also
: coriander sense 1
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Nearly every meal offered a variety of textures and colors, and used ingredients like tomato powder, or nutritional yeast for bigger pops in the pan, while cilantro and citrus frequently offered nice finishing touches.
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Adam Campbell-Schmitt, Bon Appétit, 25 Feb. 2025
The chicken bucket came with pickled sides and four original sauces: an airy cilantro mayo, a heavy-hitting honey mustard, a savory peppercorn parm and, my personal favorite, a gochujang BBQ.
—Brendan Le, People.com, 22 Jan. 2025
Assemble 4 sandwiches by layering ingredients as follows between prepared rolls: tofu, pickled vegetables (leaving liquid in bowl), and cilantro.
—Cathy Thomas, Orange County Register, 10 Feb. 2025
To elevate the tacos, top them with a vibrant shallot salsa made with fresh cilantro, peanuts, lime, and sesame seeds.
—Elizabeth Fogarty, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Feb. 2025
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Adam Campbell-Schmitt, Bon Appétit, 25 Feb. 2025
The chicken bucket came with pickled sides and four original sauces: an airy cilantro mayo, a heavy-hitting honey mustard, a savory peppercorn parm and, my personal favorite, a gochujang BBQ.
—Brendan Le, People.com, 22 Jan. 2025
Assemble 4 sandwiches by layering ingredients as follows between prepared rolls: tofu, pickled vegetables (leaving liquid in bowl), and cilantro.
—Cathy Thomas, Orange County Register, 10 Feb. 2025
To elevate the tacos, top them with a vibrant shallot salsa made with fresh cilantro, peanuts, lime, and sesame seeds.
—Elizabeth Fogarty, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Feb. 2025
See All Example Sentences for cilantro
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“Cilantro.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cilantro. Accessed 14 Mar. 2025.
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