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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The grocery haul included chicken strips, cilantro, pretzel buns, a bag of salad, potato salad, bananas, potatoes and milk.
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Molly Guthrey, Twin Cities, 29 Oct. 2025
Divide evenly among 8 bowls, and garnish with avocado, cilantro, Cheddar, and sour cream.
—Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 25 Oct. 2025
Crowd favorites include arroz con pollo, cheese dip and tacos served with cilantro, onions and a side of salsa.
—Tanasia Kenney, Charlotte Observer, 23 Oct. 2025
Garnish with cilantro leaves and serve immediately.
—Tribune News Service, San Diego Union-Tribune, 22 Oct. 2025
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Molly Guthrey, Twin Cities, 29 Oct. 2025
Divide evenly among 8 bowls, and garnish with avocado, cilantro, Cheddar, and sour cream.
—Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 25 Oct. 2025
Crowd favorites include arroz con pollo, cheese dip and tacos served with cilantro, onions and a side of salsa.
—Tanasia Kenney, Charlotte Observer, 23 Oct. 2025
Garnish with cilantro leaves and serve immediately.
—Tribune News Service, San Diego Union-Tribune, 22 Oct. 2025
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“Cilantro.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cilantro. Accessed 31 Oct. 2025.
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