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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In addition to attracting predators of aphids, cilantro (and dill) support parotoids, including non-stinging wasps and tachinid flies, which attack caterpillar pests of beans such as corn earworm.
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Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 4 Apr. 2025
Villagers rely on herbal remedies such as mint, cilantro, dandelions, and date palm.
—Francine Kiefer, Christian Science Monitor, 1 Apr. 2025
Another standout is the house-special rice noodles with sliced beef, peanuts, pickled peppers, sour pickled radish cubes, cucumber, cilantro, and pickled long beans to cut through the heat.
—Kaila Yu, Forbes.com, 29 Mar. 2025
Assemble Wraps Serve meatballs in lettuce leaves with cucumber, basil, mint, cilantro, red onion, and the remaining carrot mixture.
—Katlyn Moncada, Better Homes & Gardens, 26 Mar. 2025
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Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 4 Apr. 2025
Villagers rely on herbal remedies such as mint, cilantro, dandelions, and date palm.
—Francine Kiefer, Christian Science Monitor, 1 Apr. 2025
Another standout is the house-special rice noodles with sliced beef, peanuts, pickled peppers, sour pickled radish cubes, cucumber, cilantro, and pickled long beans to cut through the heat.
—Kaila Yu, Forbes.com, 29 Mar. 2025
Assemble Wraps Serve meatballs in lettuce leaves with cucumber, basil, mint, cilantro, red onion, and the remaining carrot mixture.
—Katlyn Moncada, Better Homes & Gardens, 26 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 12 Apr. 2025.
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