cilantro

noun

Regional English: AmE cilantro (United States) context: fresh herb equivalent: coriander Cilantro is the usual American word for fresh coriander leaves.

Meaning

The fresh leaves of the coriander plant, widely used as a culinary herb in Mexican, Asian, and Indian cuisines.

Examples

Many people find the taste of fresh cilantro to be soapy rather than herbal.
Garnish the spicy curry with a generous handful of chopped cilantro.

Synonyms: coriander

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cilantro

noun

Pronunciation: sɪˈlæntroʊ

Definition

The fresh leaves of the coriander plant, widely used as a culinary herb in Mexican, Asian, and Indian cuisines.

Examples

Many people find the taste of fresh cilantro to be soapy rather than herbal.
Garnish the spicy curry with a generous handful of chopped cilantro.
The recipe calls for a cup of cilantro, but you can substitute parsley if you prefer.

Regional English

BrE coriander (United Kingdom) context: fresh herb equivalent: cilantro Coriander is the usual British word for the fresh herb Americans call cilantro.
AmE cilantro (United States) context: fresh herb equivalent: coriander Cilantro is the usual American word for fresh coriander leaves.

Synonyms of cilantro

Words with a similar meaning to cilantro:

coriander

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