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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What To Know Red Chimichurri will be freshly prepared in-restaurant every day, featuring ingredients such as roasted garlic, fresh cilantro, chili peppers, and citrus juice.
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Ben Kelly, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Sep. 2025
Sugar and vinegar added at the end also help to round things out; lime wedges and cilantro add so much freshness and brightness, and take these beans to another level.
—Marianne Williams, Southern Living, 30 Sep. 2025
Spoon sauce over fish; garnish with cilantro.
—Cathy Thomas, Oc Register, 30 Sep. 2025
The sprinkle of micro cilantro gives it a fresh little kick at the end.
—Evan Moore, Charlotte Observer, 30 Sep. 2025
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Ben Kelly, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Sep. 2025
Sugar and vinegar added at the end also help to round things out; lime wedges and cilantro add so much freshness and brightness, and take these beans to another level.
—Marianne Williams, Southern Living, 30 Sep. 2025
Spoon sauce over fish; garnish with cilantro.
—Cathy Thomas, Oc Register, 30 Sep. 2025
The sprinkle of micro cilantro gives it a fresh little kick at the end.
—Evan Moore, Charlotte Observer, 30 Sep. 2025
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“Cilantro.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cilantro. Accessed 5 Oct. 2025.
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