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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Herbs: Anise, arugula, basil, bay, chives, cilantro, coriander, dill, fennel, garlic, lavender, mint, oregano, parsley, rosemary, sage, sweet marjoram, thyme and watercress.
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Tom MacCubbin, Orlando Sentinel, 30 Nov. 2024
Place on flour or corn tortillas, top with a mixture of shredded lettuce and cilantro.
—Susan Selasky, Detroit Free Press, 29 Nov. 2024
Serve three per person and top with sour cream, pico de Gallo, and cilantro
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—Kathryn Gregory, The Courier-Journal, 26 Nov. 2024
Top with crispy tortilla strips, extra cheese, cilantro, and sour cream to your liking.
—Cameron Beall, Southern Living, 25 Oct. 2024
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Tom MacCubbin, Orlando Sentinel, 30 Nov. 2024
Place on flour or corn tortillas, top with a mixture of shredded lettuce and cilantro.
—Susan Selasky, Detroit Free Press, 29 Nov. 2024
Serve three per person and top with sour cream, pico de Gallo, and cilantro
More:What is Kentucky's favorite Thanksgiving dessert?
—Kathryn Gregory, The Courier-Journal, 26 Nov. 2024
Top with crispy tortilla strips, extra cheese, cilantro, and sour cream to your liking.
—Cameron Beall, Southern Living, 25 Oct. 2024
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“Cilantro.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cilantro. Accessed 4 Dec. 2024.
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