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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Dishes of ceviche limeño with corvina, Leche de Tigre, sweet potato and cilantro, and the Nuna Roll with tuna, acevichado sauce, avocado, and crispy shrimp pair well with the al fresco atmosphere on the hotel's terrace.
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Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 19 May 2026
Top shrimp mixture with cilantro leaves with tender stems and serve with warm tortillas and lime wedges for building fajitas.
—Jesse Szewczyk, Bon Appetit Magazine, 18 May 2026
It's flavored with bold Mexican flavors, like juicy tomatoes, green onions, fresh cilantro, and Monterey Jack cheese.
—Mary Shannon Wells, Southern Living, 16 May 2026
Eggs were stored above uncovered cilantro in the walk-in cooler and raw chicken was stored above the raw beef in the reach-in standing freezer.
—Veronica Fernandez-Alvarado
may 15, Sacbee.com, 15 May 2026
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Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 19 May 2026
Top shrimp mixture with cilantro leaves with tender stems and serve with warm tortillas and lime wedges for building fajitas.
—Jesse Szewczyk, Bon Appetit Magazine, 18 May 2026
It's flavored with bold Mexican flavors, like juicy tomatoes, green onions, fresh cilantro, and Monterey Jack cheese.
—Mary Shannon Wells, Southern Living, 16 May 2026
Eggs were stored above uncovered cilantro in the walk-in cooler and raw chicken was stored above the raw beef in the reach-in standing freezer.
—Veronica Fernandez-Alvarado
may 15, Sacbee.com, 15 May 2026
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“Cilantro.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cilantro. Accessed 19 May. 2026.
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