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cilantro

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Noun — The fresh leaves and stems of the coriander plant, used as a herb in cooking.

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coriander coriander plant

How to use cilantro

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fresh cilantro chopped cilantro

Etymology

From Spanish cilantro, related to Latin coriandrum, the source of the word "coriander".

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What does “cilantro” mean?

The word “cilantro” means the fresh leaves and stems of the coriander plant, used as a herb in cooking. In plain terms, the leafy herb also called coriander leaf, common in Mexican, Indian, and Southeast Asian cooking.

How do you pronounce “cilantro”?

“Cilantro” is pronounced sih-LANT-roh (/sɪˈlɑntɹoʊ/ in IPA).

How do you use “cilantro” in a sentence?

Here is “cilantro” used in a sentence: “Top the tacos with fresh cilantro and lime.”

What part of speech is “cilantro”?

“Cilantro” is a noun.

Where does the word “cilantro” come from?

The word “cilantro” comes from Latin. From Spanish cilantro, related to Latin coriandrum, the source of the word "coriander".

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