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 cream cheese and cilantro into broth mixture until smooth and creamy, about 2 minutes.
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Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 29 Apr. 2025
The cilantro cream, chipotle aioli and hot sauce have been imitated by what seems like every breakfast burrito operation that followed.
—Jenn Harris, Los Angeles Times, 28 Apr. 2025
Top with the sesame-edamame gremolata and garnish with fresh cilantro before serving hot.
—Laura McLively, Mercury News, 23 Apr. 2025
The latest public health alert from the USDA doubles as the latest not-food-in-your-food episode: There might be wood in the cilantro used for a taco bowl and various soups.
—David J. Neal, Miami Herald, 14 Apr. 2025
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Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 29 Apr. 2025
The cilantro cream, chipotle aioli and hot sauce have been imitated by what seems like every breakfast burrito operation that followed.
—Jenn Harris, Los Angeles Times, 28 Apr. 2025
Top with the sesame-edamame gremolata and garnish with fresh cilantro before serving hot.
—Laura McLively, Mercury News, 23 Apr. 2025
The latest public health alert from the USDA doubles as the latest not-food-in-your-food episode: There might be wood in the cilantro used for a taco bowl and various soups.
—David J. Neal, Miami Herald, 14 Apr. 2025
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“Cilantro.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cilantro. Accessed 3 May. 2025.
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