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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The sandwiches have banh mi’s traditional pickled carrots and daikon, cilantro, cucumber and jalapeño slices, and also a slathering of housemade Thai basil, sriracha or red curry aiolis.
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Benjy Egel, Sacramento Bee, 21 Mar. 2025
Try any soft herb — cilantro or flat-leaf parsley or dill — for the peas.
Get the recipe.
—Betty Hallock, Los Angeles Times, 16 Mar. 2025
For a fresh finish, serve the casserole with sliced avocado, chopped cilantro, and sour cream.
—Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 12 Mar. 2025
It’s made with tons of herbs and spices like mint, cilantro, black pepper, chili, ginger and lemon.
—Kaitlyn Rosati, New York Daily News, 12 Mar. 2025
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Benjy Egel, Sacramento Bee, 21 Mar. 2025
Try any soft herb — cilantro or flat-leaf parsley or dill — for the peas.
Get the recipe.
—Betty Hallock, Los Angeles Times, 16 Mar. 2025
For a fresh finish, serve the casserole with sliced avocado, chopped cilantro, and sour cream.
—Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 12 Mar. 2025
It’s made with tons of herbs and spices like mint, cilantro, black pepper, chili, ginger and lemon.
—Kaitlyn Rosati, New York Daily News, 12 Mar. 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 27 Mar. 2025.
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