noun
coriander
ko-ree-AN-duh
Coriander (noun) means an herb whose fresh leaves are used to add flavour in many cuisines (also called cilantro). Example: “Sprinkle fresh coriander over the curry before serving.”
noun
1
An herb whose fresh leaves are used to add flavour in many cuisines (also called cilantro).
"Sprinkle fresh coriander over the curry before serving."
2
The dried, round seeds of the same plant, used whole or ground as a spice.
"The recipe calls for a teaspoon of ground coriander."
How to use coriander
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA herb (leaves) or spice (seeds) from the same plant, widely used in cooking.
UK vs US
In American English the fresh leaves are usually called "cilantro," while "coriander" refers to the dried seeds; in British English "coriander" covers both leaves and seeds.
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Common pairings
fresh coriander
ground coriander
coriander seeds
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Word forms
- Plural
- corianders
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Etymology
From Old French "coriandre," from Latin "coriandrum," borrowed from Greek "koriandron" — its ultimate origin is unclear.
Synonyms
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cilantro
dhania
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Rhymes for coriander
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What does “coriander” mean?
The word “coriander” means an herb whose fresh leaves are used to add flavour in many cuisines (also called cilantro). In plain terms, a herb (leaves) or spice (seeds) from the same plant, widely used in cooking.
How do you pronounce “coriander”?
“Coriander” is pronounced ko-ree-AN-duh (/ˈkɔ.ɹiˌæn.dɚ/ in IPA).
How do you use “coriander” in a sentence?
Here is “coriander” used in a sentence: “Sprinkle fresh coriander over the curry before serving.”
What is another word for “coriander”?
Words with a similar meaning to “coriander” include dhania.
What part of speech is “coriander”?
“Coriander” is a noun.
Where does the word “coriander” come from?
The word “coriander” comes from Latin. From Old French "coriandre," from Latin "coriandrum," borrowed from Greek "koriandron" — its ultimate origin is unclear.
How many meanings does “coriander” have?
“Coriander” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: an herb whose fresh leaves are used to add flavour in many cuisines (also called cilantro).
