cilantro

noun

ci·​lan·​tro si-ˈlän-(ˌ)trō How to pronounce cilantro (audio) -ˈlan- How to pronounce cilantro (audio)
: leaves of coriander used as a flavoring or garnish

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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. 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

Word History

Etymology

Spanish, coriander, from Medieval Latin celiandrum, alteration of Latin coriandrum — more at coriander

First Known Use

1903, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of cilantro was in 1903

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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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