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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
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Use a mortar and pestle or rolling pin to roughly crush the coriander seeds, and add to feta mixture.
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—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
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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
: 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
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