cilantro

noun

ci·​lan·​tro si-ˈlän-(ˌ)trō How to pronounce cilantro (audio) -ˈlan- How to pronounce cilantro (audio)
: leaves of coriander used as a flavoring or garnish

Examples of cilantro in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Notes include Timur pepper, coriander/cilantro leaf, black tea, frankincense, violet, saffron, amber, patchouli and vanilla. Marques Harper, Los Angeles Times, 14 Mar. 2024 One loaf is stained with turmeric and charged with cumin, curry leaves, and cilantro. The Bon Appétit Staff & Contributors, Bon Appétit, 13 Mar. 2024 Garnish nachos: Remove nachos from oven; immediately sprinkle with avocado, tomato, corn, jalapeño, and cilantro. Southern Living Test Kitchen, Southern Living, 23 Feb. 2024 Also in the book: the Margarita Verde made with sweet & sour mix, Grand Marnier, cilantro and cucumber. Mike Snider, USA TODAY, 21 Feb. 2024 Corn grilled over mesquite and served under a blanket of lime-chile mayonnaise and a dusting of queso cotija and cilantro, this is probably the messiest appetizer on the menu, but totally worth it for the tart, sweet-savory flavors. Felicia Campbell, The Arizona Republic, 15 Feb. 2024 Then cover and let the soup rest and the cilantro infuse into the soup for about 10 minutes. Caron Golden, San Diego Union-Tribune, 14 Feb. 2024 Filling a bowl with sweet plantains, spicy chorizo and earthy black beans, and topping it with salty queso fresco, fresh cilantro and a squeeze of tart lime juice, hits all the right notes. Aaron Hutcherson, Washington Post, 6 Feb. 2024 To make the sauce: In a blender or food processor, combine yogurt, 1 cup cilantro, lemon juice, 1 clove garlic and 1 teaspoon garam masala. Bethany Thayer, Detroit Free Press, 4 Feb. 2024

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Word History

Etymology

Spanish, coriander, from Medieval Latin celiandrum, alteration of Latin coriandrum — more at coriander

First Known Use

1903, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of cilantro was in 1903

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“Cilantro.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cilantro. Accessed 19 Mar. 2024.

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