coriander
noun
co·ri·an·der
ˈkȯr-ē-ˌan-dər 
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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The gin features juniper and fresh floral notes, complemented by subtle hints of fennel and coriander seed.
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Joseph V Micallef, Forbes.com, 8 Apr. 2025
This specific blend of turmeric, ginger, garlic, and coriander seeds will have your mouth watering.
—Elizabeth Fogarty, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 Apr. 2025
Made specifically for Dos Coyotes by Silva Sausage in Gilroy, they’re spiced with roasted red peppers, cumin, coriander and New Mexican green chiles.
—Benjy Egel, Sacbee.com, 6 Apr. 2025
Stir in pimientos, pepper jelly, salt, smoked paprika, and coriander.
—Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 14 Mar. 2025
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Joseph V Micallef, Forbes.com, 8 Apr. 2025
This specific blend of turmeric, ginger, garlic, and coriander seeds will have your mouth watering.
—Elizabeth Fogarty, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 Apr. 2025
Made specifically for Dos Coyotes by Silva Sausage in Gilroy, they’re spiced with roasted red peppers, cumin, coriander and New Mexican green chiles.
—Benjy Egel, Sacbee.com, 6 Apr. 2025
Stir in pimientos, pepper jelly, salt, smoked paprika, and coriander.
—Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 14 Mar. 2025
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“Coriander.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/coriander. Accessed 12 Apr. 2025.
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coriander
noun
co·ri·an·der
ˈkȯr-ē-ˌan-dər
: 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-
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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