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

Stir together olives, parsley, Worcestershire, vinegar, olive oil, garlic, coriander and remaining ¼ teaspoon salt in a small bowl. —Sabrina Weiss, Peoplemag, 24 Mar. 2024

Add contents of spice packet, bay, garlic, coriander, onion and celery. —Rita Nader Heikenfeld, The Enquirer, 16 Mar. 2024

Hearty heirloom gourd meets coriander, cumin, and chili powder for a spicy rendition. —Southern Living Editors, Southern Living, 1 Nov. 2023

Stir in garam masala, coriander, cumin and turmeric; cook, stirring constantly, until fragrant, 1 to 2 minutes. —Sabrina Weiss, Peoplemag, 23 Mar. 2024

Notes include Timur pepper, coriander/cilantro leaf, black tea, frankincense, violet, saffron, amber, patchouli and vanilla. —Marques Harper, Los Angeles Times, 14 Mar. 2024

Chopped buttered lobster, charcoal fennel and cabbage slaw, coriander crema and chile arbol macha crowned a delicate tostada, which magically remained crispy to the end. —The Arizona Republic, 26 Feb. 2024

Add bay leaves, oregano, ground cumin, basil and coriander. —Bridgette A. Lacy, Charlotte Observer, 31 Jan. 2024

This tasty doughnut features an orange creamsicle glaze and coriander brown sugar struesel. —Sarah Murphy, Sacramento Bee, 30 Jan. 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