cilantro

noun

ci·lan·tro si-ˈlän-(ˌ)trō

-ˈlan-

: leaves of coriander used as a flavoring or garnish

also : coriander sense 1

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How to Serve Early in the week, bring to work with a side of jasmine rice, the toppings of your choice (such as cilantro, bean sprouts, diced mango or roasted peanuts) and half a lime to squeeze over the top. —

Luke Fortney, New York Times, 9 Jan. 2025 All flower, no power: N/A Hibiscus Margarita, with Lyre’s agave spirit, Lyre’s orange sec, fresh lime, hibiscus-morita syrup. Matador, no bull: Lyre’s agave spirit, pineapple juice, fresh lime, cilantro, jalapeño, served up. —

Melissa Oyler, Charlotte Observer, 7 Jan. 2025 Dishes include a Thai-style pozole, a carne asada kow soi (Northern Thai-style coconut curry with carne asada, crispy egg noodles, cilantro, scallions and pickled shallots) and a truly fantastic birria ramen bowl. —

David Hudnall, Kansas City Star, 3 Jan. 2025 Serve it with a dollop of yogurt, chopped cilantro, and premade rotis. —

Tiffany Hopkins, Bon Appétit, 3 Jan. 2025 See all Example Sentences for cilantro