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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Each person can add avocados, a squeeze of lime juice, cheese and cilantro according to taste.
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Gretchen McKay, Boston Herald, 25 Feb. 2026
Set out separate bowls along with avocados, cheese, lime and cilantro.
—Gretchen McKay, Twin Cities, 25 Feb. 2026
Cook corn and pimientos in a skillet until browned, nestle a block of cream cheese in the center and bake, then finish with cilantro and cotija cheese.
—Jenna Sims, Southern Living, 24 Feb. 2026
Toppings will range from traditional to the playful mashup of the Carnitas Pizza, topped with carnitas, a rajas crema, cilantro, onions and chiles.
—Helen Freund, The Orlando Sentinel, 24 Feb. 2026
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Gretchen McKay, Boston Herald, 25 Feb. 2026
Set out separate bowls along with avocados, cheese, lime and cilantro.
—Gretchen McKay, Twin Cities, 25 Feb. 2026
Cook corn and pimientos in a skillet until browned, nestle a block of cream cheese in the center and bake, then finish with cilantro and cotija cheese.
—Jenna Sims, Southern Living, 24 Feb. 2026
Toppings will range from traditional to the playful mashup of the Carnitas Pizza, topped with carnitas, a rajas crema, cilantro, onions and chiles.
—Helen Freund, The Orlando Sentinel, 24 Feb. 2026
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“Cilantro.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cilantro. Accessed 27 Feb. 2026.
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