cilantro

noun

ci·​lan·​tro si-ˈlän-(ˌ)trō How to pronounce cilantro (audio) -ˈlan- How to pronounce cilantro (audio)
: leaves of coriander used as a flavoring or garnish

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Nearby were beds of purple basil, Swiss chard, okra, dill, cilantro, and multiple breeds of tomato. Naaman Zhou, New Yorker, 21 July 2025 The Umstead utilizes produce from its One Oak Farm for the seasonal food menu, like the snapper crudo with radishes, sea beans, basil seeds, cilantro and yuzu dashi vinaigrette. Jennifer Kester, Forbes.com, 16 July 2025 Before blending, dip the cilantro in boiling water, then plunge it into an ice bath. Jesse Szewczyk, Bon Appetit Magazine, 13 July 2025 The Sac Bee’s interns ordered the Thai street fries ($12), which feature a bed of fries moderately drizzled in a spicy Thai peanut sauce and topped with pickled Fresno chili peppers, cilantro and peanuts. Kat Tran updated July 12, Sacbee.com, 12 July 2025 See All Example Sentences for cilantro

Word History

Etymology

Spanish, coriander, from Medieval Latin celiandrum, alteration of Latin coriandrum — more at coriander

First Known Use

1903, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of cilantro was in 1903

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“Cilantro.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cilantro. Accessed 25 Jul. 2025.

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