noun
cilantro
sih-LANT-roh
noun
1
The fresh leaves and stems of the coriander plant, used as a herb in cooking.
"Top the tacos with fresh cilantro and lime."
"Some people say cilantro tastes like soap to them."
How to Use Cilantro
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishThe leafy herb also called coriander leaf, common in Mexican, Indian, and Southeast Asian cooking.
UK vs US
"Cilantro" is the standard American term for the leaves; British English usually just says "coriander" for both leaf and seed.
Easily confused with
Common pairings
fresh cilantro
chopped cilantro
Word Forms
cilantros plural
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Etymology
From Spanish cilantro, related to Latin coriandrum, the source of the word "coriander".