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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Like dill, the small nectaries in cilantro flowerheads attract parasitoids, ladybeetles, lacewings, and syrphid flies that feed on small, soft-bodied garden pests.
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Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 5 Apr. 2026
Alternatively, plant three cucumber plants or one squash plant or five cilantro plants.
—Nan Sterman, San Diego Union-Tribune, 4 Apr. 2026
Dollop the egg salad over the arugula, spread into an even layer, and top with cilantro if using.
—Paul Stephen, San Antonio Express-News, 1 Apr. 2026
This Afghan braise stars not just spinach as the green blast, but also a wallop of green onions and cilantro.
—Scott Hocker, TheWeek, 26 Mar. 2026
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Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 5 Apr. 2026
Alternatively, plant three cucumber plants or one squash plant or five cilantro plants.
—Nan Sterman, San Diego Union-Tribune, 4 Apr. 2026
Dollop the egg salad over the arugula, spread into an even layer, and top with cilantro if using.
—Paul Stephen, San Antonio Express-News, 1 Apr. 2026
This Afghan braise stars not just spinach as the green blast, but also a wallop of green onions and cilantro.
—Scott Hocker, TheWeek, 26 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 9 Apr. 2026.
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