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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Cucumbers, cilantro, scallions, and jalapeño peppers deliver freshness and crunch, set off by the tender juiciness of a chicken patty seasoned with seasame oil, fresh ginger, fish sauce, and pepper.
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Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 10 May 2026
Scallions and cilantro, along with savories such as bean paste and tofu sauce imbue umami.
—Amy Drew Thompson, The Orlando Sentinel, 6 May 2026
Its array of cocktails includes the cilantro jalapeño margarita for $14, espresso martini for $15, blackberry gin cooler for $13, and several low or zero-proof options.
—Kansas City Star, 4 May 2026
Chef and restaurant partner Todd Ginsberg with a new menu item at Wood's Chapel BBQ, the chicken al carbon served with 3 flour tortillas, cilantro rice, cowboy beans and onion.
—Olivia Wakim, AJC.com, 2 May 2026
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Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 10 May 2026
Scallions and cilantro, along with savories such as bean paste and tofu sauce imbue umami.
—Amy Drew Thompson, The Orlando Sentinel, 6 May 2026
Its array of cocktails includes the cilantro jalapeño margarita for $14, espresso martini for $15, blackberry gin cooler for $13, and several low or zero-proof options.
—Kansas City Star, 4 May 2026
Chef and restaurant partner Todd Ginsberg with a new menu item at Wood's Chapel BBQ, the chicken al carbon served with 3 flour tortillas, cilantro rice, cowboy beans and onion.
—Olivia Wakim, AJC.com, 2 May 2026
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“Cilantro.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cilantro. Accessed 15 May. 2026.
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