cilantro
noun
ci·lan·tro
si-ˈlän-(ˌ)trō 
-ˈlan-
-ˈlan-
: leaves of coriander used as a flavoring or garnish
also
: coriander sense 1
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The taco is also made with creamy guacamole, diced raw onions, slightly spicy salsa and cilantro sprinkled inside a handmade corn tortilla.
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Carlos Rico, San Diego Union-Tribune, 11 June 2025
Some experts advise against using neem oil on leafy greens or tender herbs such as basil, dill, cilantro, and parsley.4
Does rain wash off neem oil?
Rain may wash neem oil off of plants.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 28 May 2025
Herbed Green Rice is a flavorful sidekick for your next barbecue
The verdant dish gets its green hue from parsley, mint, chives and cilantro.
—New York Daily News, 24 May 2025
Inspired by the flavors of Mexican salsa macha, this fruit salad marries watermelon with lime, cilantro, dry-roasted peanuts, and chiles.
—Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 May 2025
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Carlos Rico, San Diego Union-Tribune, 11 June 2025
Some experts advise against using neem oil on leafy greens or tender herbs such as basil, dill, cilantro, and parsley.4
Does rain wash off neem oil?
Rain may wash neem oil off of plants.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 28 May 2025
Herbed Green Rice is a flavorful sidekick for your next barbecue
The verdant dish gets its green hue from parsley, mint, chives and cilantro.
—New York Daily News, 24 May 2025
Inspired by the flavors of Mexican salsa macha, this fruit salad marries watermelon with lime, cilantro, dry-roasted peanuts, and chiles.
—Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 May 2025
See All Example Sentences for cilantro
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“Cilantro.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cilantro. Accessed 19 Jun. 2025.
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