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 best companion plants for peppers include those that repel insects and attract pollinators, including basil, cilantro, sunflowers, and peas. Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 May 2025 Her favorite cocktail, Promises in Vortex, mixes tequila, mezcal, cilantro, Thai chili syrup, mint, and lime. AFAR Media, 13 May 2025 Remove from the heat and stir in the honey, cilantro,the remaining 4 tablespoons olive oil, and the lime zest. Cathy Thomas, Oc Register, 12 May 2025 Stir in corn, onion, cilantro, jalapeños, bell pepper, black beans, black-eyed peas, and tomatoes. Ann Taylor Pittman, Southern Living, 6 May 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 1 Jun. 2025.

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