coriander

noun

co·​ri·​an·​der ˈkȯr-ē-ˌan-dər How to pronounce coriander (audio)
ˌkȯr-ē-ˈan-
1
: an Old World annual herb (Coriandrum sativum) of the carrot family with aromatic fruits
2
: the ripened dried fruit of coriander used as a flavoring

called also coriander seed

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Made from the ground seeds of a cilantro plant, coriander’s soft, sweet citric flavor is often used in Indian, Latin American, and North African cooking. — The Bon Appétit Staff & Contributors, Bon Appétit, 10 Mar. 2025 This is the apogee of Chateau Laurence—with flavors that combine succulent black cherries as well as sage, coriander and eucalyptus and slight black pepper on the finish. — Tom Mullen, Forbes, 23 Feb. 2025 Another favorite: the Citrus & Beets, a delicate dish of local citrus, beets, fennel, coriander and labneh (a thick and creamy yogurt cheese), accented with mint — not your everyday cafe fare. — Heidi Finley, Charlotte Observer, 30 Jan. 2025 Baba’s team marinates the chicken in a blend of curry powder, garlic, cumin, coriander and other spices. — Anna Spoerre, Kansas City Star, 2 Jan. 2025 See All Example Sentences for coriander

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Etymology

Middle English coriandre, from Anglo-French, from Latin coriandrum, from Greek koriandron, koriannon

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of coriander was in the 14th century

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coriander

noun
co·​ri·​an·​der ˈkȯr-ē-ˌan-dər How to pronounce coriander (audio)
: the ripened dried tiny fruit of an herb related to the carrot that is used as a flavoring
also : the herb that produces coriander

Medical Definition

coriander

noun
co·​ri·​an·​der ˈkōr-ē-ˌan-dər, ˌkōr-ē-ˈ, ˈkȯr-, ˌkȯr- How to pronounce coriander (audio)
1
: an Old World herb (Coriandrum sativum) of the carrot family (Umbelliferae) with aromatic fruits
2
: the ripened dried fruit of coriander used as a flavoring

called also coriander seed

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