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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Stir in mango, red onion, bell pepper, cilantro, jalapeño, habanero, lime juice, and salt.
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Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Mar. 2026
Finish with your choice of toppings -- sour cream, pickled jalapenos, scallions, cilantro and hot sauce -- and serve immediately.
—Kelly McCarthy, ABC News, 10 Mar. 2026
Chives, cilantro, dill, fennel, parsley, and oregano can be planted now.
—Chris McKeown, Cincinnati Enquirer, 7 Mar. 2026
How To Water Cilantro Water cilantro with a soaker hose or drip irrigation.
—Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 7 Mar. 2026
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Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Mar. 2026
Finish with your choice of toppings -- sour cream, pickled jalapenos, scallions, cilantro and hot sauce -- and serve immediately.
—Kelly McCarthy, ABC News, 10 Mar. 2026
Chives, cilantro, dill, fennel, parsley, and oregano can be planted now.
—Chris McKeown, Cincinnati Enquirer, 7 Mar. 2026
How To Water Cilantro Water cilantro with a soaker hose or drip irrigation.
—Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 7 Mar. 2026
See All Example Sentences for cilantro
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“Cilantro.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cilantro. Accessed 15 Mar. 2026.
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