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

Let soak for 5 minutes, then transfer the cashews and water to a blender and puree until smooth. 5: To the paneer mixture, add the coriander, cumin, chili powder and turmeric, and cook, stirring, until the flavors meld, about 2 minutes. —The Washington Post, San Diego Union-Tribune, 16 Apr. 2025

For example, this scent has coriander, cardamom, and nutmeg. —ArsTechnica, 11 Apr. 2025

When the mixture comes back to a boil, add the garlic, coriander, caraway seeds and chile flakes. —Vicky Hallett, NPR, 1 Apr. 2025

Whisk together the paprika, coriander, 3 tablespoons of the olive oil, 2 teaspoons of the salt, 3/4 teaspoon of the pepper, and 1 teaspoon of the lemon zest in a bowl until smooth. —Catherine Jessee, Southern Living, 28 Mar. 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

Rhymes for coriander

• oleander
• salamander
• brander
• candor
• dander
• gander
• grander
• hander
• laender
• lander
• pander
• sander

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