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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Filled with chicken, cilantro, green onions, cabbage, soy sauce, and garlic, they can be cooked in the microwave, steamed, or pan-fried.
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Heather Riske, Better Homes & Gardens, 30 Dec. 2025
Fats in Guacamole Ingredients Onions, cilantro, tomatoes, and lime juice all contain very low levels of fat, especially compared to avocado.
—Angelica Bottaro, Verywell Health, 29 Dec. 2025
Sprinkle with parsley or cilantro for a pop of color.
—Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 29 Dec. 2025
But the sauce was anything but plain — intensely herbal with cilantro and anchored by the kick of fish sauce.
—Sean Timberlake, Sacbee.com, 28 Dec. 2025
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Heather Riske, Better Homes & Gardens, 30 Dec. 2025
Fats in Guacamole Ingredients Onions, cilantro, tomatoes, and lime juice all contain very low levels of fat, especially compared to avocado.
—Angelica Bottaro, Verywell Health, 29 Dec. 2025
Sprinkle with parsley or cilantro for a pop of color.
—Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 29 Dec. 2025
But the sauce was anything but plain — intensely herbal with cilantro and anchored by the kick of fish sauce.
—Sean Timberlake, Sacbee.com, 28 Dec. 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 2 Jan. 2026.
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