coriander

noun

co·​ri·​an·​der ˈkȯr-ē-ˌan-dər 

ˌkȯr-ē-ˈan-

1

: an Old World annual herb (Coriandrum sativum) of the carrot family with aromatic fruits

2

: the ripened dried fruit of coriander used as a flavoring

called also coriander seed

Examples of coriander in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

What to order: Dip into the fresh hummus for $7.95, and order up some spicy potatoes for the table: Sautéed in garlic, coriander and chili for $9.95. —Melissa Oyler, Charlotte Observer, 24 Jan. 2025

One of its botanical blends is marketed as a gin substitute, made with coriander seed and lime peel combined with lavender and Juniper. —Allison Aubrey, NPR, 9 Jan. 2025

Often referred to as Vietnamese coriander but unrelated to that namesake herb, rau ram’s long, peppery leaves are regularly eaten fresh in fish stews and chicken salads. —Benjy Egel, Sacramento Bee, 3 Jan. 2025

The juniper flavors are balanced by grapefruit and Seville orange peel, complemented by coriander and angelica. —Joseph V Micallef, Forbes, 2 Jan. 2025

Word History

Etymology

Middle English coriandre, from Anglo-French, from Latin coriandrum, from Greek koriandron, koriannon

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Kids Definition

coriander

noun

co·​ri·​an·​der ˈkȯr-ē-ˌan-dər 

: the ripened dried tiny fruit of an herb related to the carrot that is used as a flavoring

also : the herb that produces coriander

Medical Definition

coriander

noun

co·​ri·​an·​der ˈkōr-ē-ˌan-dər, ˌkōr-ē-ˈ, ˈkȯr-, ˌkȯr- 

1

: an Old World herb (Coriandrum sativum) of the carrot family (Umbelliferae) with aromatic fruits

2

: the ripened dried fruit of coriander used as a flavoring

called also coriander seed