noun
coriander
kor-ee-AN-dur/ˌkɔːriˈændər/
An herb whose leaves and seeds are used to flavor food.
Coriander grows in our garden, providing fresh leaves and flavorful seeds.
Etymology
Greek koriannon named the herb. Botanists often connect it with koris, 'bedbug,' because of the unripe fruit's bad smell, but it may instead be a non-Indo-European name reshaped to resemble the insect word.
In context
coriander for an amazing hint of citrus often used in thai dishes coriander is perfect in curries and chutneys but it bruises easily so treat it with care
More examples
- Crushed coriander seeds add a citrusy flavor to the stew.
- We sprinkle ground coriander into the marinade.
- Harvest coriander leaves while they are young and tender.
Forms
coriander
Similar words
- cilantro
- Names the fresh leaves, not the seeds, in American English.