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

Add the garlic, cumin, chili powder, oregano, coriander, ½ teaspoon salt, and ¼ teaspoon black pepper and stir to combine. —Robin Miller, The Arizona Republic, 11 Jan. 2024

Oh Mon Dieu is a tranquil, mysterious aroma with a top note of cognac and coriander, middle notes of rose and blackcurrant, and base notes of leather and oakmoss. —Michael Stefanov, Robb Report, 13 Aug. 2024

Vegan cauliflower and quinoa burger: seasoned with turmeric, coriander and cayenne. —Susan Selasky, Detroit Free Press, 13 Aug. 2024

Gin is defined by having juniper present, and there are a lot of traditional ingredients that go into gins outside of juniper, like coriander or peppercorn. —Kate Bradshaw, The Mercury News, 30 July 2024

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