coriander

noun

co·​ri·​an·​der ˈkȯr-ē-ˌan-dər 

ˌkȯr-ē-ˈan-

1

: an Old World annual herb (Coriandrum sativum) of the carrot family with aromatic fruits

2

: the ripened dried fruit of coriander used as a flavoring

called also coriander seed

Examples of coriander in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

With the bugs came Stop Sales on the rice, turmeric powder and coriander. —David J. Neal, Miami Herald, 27 Oct. 2025

The dry gin process includes a base wheat, mixed with juniper and coriander layered with rosemary, thyme, dill seed, celery leaf and lemon verbena, according to the farm's website. —Jalen Williams, Freep.com, 22 Oct. 2025

Try this Ayurvedic spice mix for digestion Cumin, coriander, and fennel—the three herbs commonly used in Ayurvedice medicine—may help reducing bloating and gas. —Abby Norman, Verywell Health, 20 Oct. 2025

Add garlic, chile powder, salt, cumin, and coriander; cook, stirring constantly, until fragrant, about 1 minute. —Marianne Williams, Southern Living, 30 Sep. 2025

Word History

Etymology

Middle English coriandre, from Anglo-French, from Latin coriandrum, from Greek koriandron, koriannon

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for coriander

• oleander
• salamander
• brander
• candor
• dander
• gander
• grander
• hander
• laender
• lander
• pander
• sander

Kids Definition

coriander

noun

co·​ri·​an·​der ˈkȯr-ē-ˌan-dər 

: the ripened dried tiny fruit of an herb related to the carrot that is used as a flavoring

also : the herb that produces coriander

Medical Definition

coriander

noun

co·​ri·​an·​der ˈkōr-ē-ˌan-dər, ˌkōr-ē-ˈ, ˈkȯr-, ˌkȯr- 

1

: an Old World herb (Coriandrum sativum) of the carrot family (Umbelliferae) with aromatic fruits

2

: the ripened dried fruit of coriander used as a flavoring

called also coriander seed