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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Hot dogs with a long list of mouth-watering toppings like jalapeño, sour cream, salsa verde, Sriracha aioli, crunchy garlic and cilantro are on the menu.
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Madalyn Mendoza, Axios, 2 Aug. 2024
Royal’s ají is assembled with cilantro, vinegar, scallions, tomatoes and a wee bit of chili to electrify every bite.
—Tim Carman, Washington Post, 25 July 2024
Add cucumber to bean salad or a Mexican corn salad with cotija cheese, lime, and cilantro.
—Nancy Lebrun, Verywell Health, 12 July 2024
The base is jalapeño ricotta topped with sliced avocado, serrano chiles, cilantro, and lime.
—Aly Walansky, Forbes, 17 Aug. 2024
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Madalyn Mendoza, Axios, 2 Aug. 2024
Royal’s ají is assembled with cilantro, vinegar, scallions, tomatoes and a wee bit of chili to electrify every bite.
—Tim Carman, Washington Post, 25 July 2024
Add cucumber to bean salad or a Mexican corn salad with cotija cheese, lime, and cilantro.
—Nancy Lebrun, Verywell Health, 12 July 2024
The base is jalapeño ricotta topped with sliced avocado, serrano chiles, cilantro, and lime.
—Aly Walansky, Forbes, 17 Aug. 2024
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“Cilantro.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cilantro. Accessed 8 Sep. 2024.
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