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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Water cilantro with a soaker hose or drip irrigation.
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Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 3 Aug. 2025
While most people find cilantro to have a fresh, citrusy flavor, others may perceive the aroma and flavor of cilantro as pungent and bitter.
—Caroline C. Boyle, USA Today, 21 July 2025
Harvesting coriander seeds from a cilantro plant is an easy seed-saving project to start with—just allow the coriander seeds to dry on the plant and then harvest them by clipping off the flower heads when the seeds turn a light brown.
—Sheryl Geerts, Better Homes & Gardens, 20 July 2025
Add lime juice, cilantro, paprika and salt; stir to combine.
—Bethany Thayer, Freep.com, 5 July 2025
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Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 3 Aug. 2025
While most people find cilantro to have a fresh, citrusy flavor, others may perceive the aroma and flavor of cilantro as pungent and bitter.
—Caroline C. Boyle, USA Today, 21 July 2025
Harvesting coriander seeds from a cilantro plant is an easy seed-saving project to start with—just allow the coriander seeds to dry on the plant and then harvest them by clipping off the flower heads when the seeds turn a light brown.
—Sheryl Geerts, Better Homes & Gardens, 20 July 2025
Add lime juice, cilantro, paprika and salt; stir to combine.
—Bethany Thayer, Freep.com, 5 July 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 6 Aug. 2025.
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