coriander

noun

co·​ri·​an·​der ˈkȯr-ē-ˌan-dər How to pronounce coriander (audio)
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

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Use a mortar and pestle or rolling pin to roughly crush the coriander seeds, and add to feta mixture. 2. Sabrina Weiss, People.com, 4 Nov. 2024 The countries represented on the menu will be Lebanon, Turkey, and Morocco with dishes brimming with honey, saffron and spices such as cumin, paprika, and coriander seeds. Laurie Werner, Forbes, 31 Oct. 2024 The fragrance is an exotic blend of cardamom, coriander, saffron, and cedar over a base of leather and amber, evoking the atmosphere of an old-world marketplace. Michael Stefanov, Robb Report, 31 Oct. 2024 Fresh coriander, chilies, and lime juice add vibrancy, evoking the key elements of Vietnamese cuisine. Lauren Mowery, Forbes, 19 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for coriander 

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

Time Traveler
The first known use of coriander was in the 14th century

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“Coriander.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/coriander. Accessed 3 Dec. 2024.

Kids Definition

coriander

noun
co·​ri·​an·​der ˈkȯr-ē-ˌan-dər How to pronounce coriander (audio)
: 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
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

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