coriander
noun
co·ri·an·der
ˈkȯr-ē-ˌan-dər 
ˌkȯr-ē-ˈan-
1
: an Old World annual herb (Coriandrum sativum) of the carrot family with aromatic fruits
2
: the ripened dried fruit of coriander used as a flavoring
called also coriander seed
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Dallas Morning News, 5 Feb. 2026
Sazón overlaps some, and also contains annatto for color, plus coriander, cumin, garlic powder, salt, and oregano.
—Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 5 Feb. 2026
Diluted with jojoba and castor oils, the formula is a blend of lavender, cedar, mandarin, clary sage, coriander, chamomile and vetiver oils.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 26 Jan. 2026
Add the brown sugar, chili sauce, cocoa powder, hot pepper, cumin, coriander, cayenne, salt and kidney beans.
—The Know, Denver Post, 24 Jan. 2026
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“Coriander.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/coriander. Accessed 16 Feb. 2026.
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coriander
noun
co·ri·an·der
ˈkȯr-ē-ˌan-dər
: the ripened dried tiny fruit of an herb related to the carrot that is used as a flavoring
also
: the herb that produces coriander
Medical Definition
coriander
noun
co·ri·an·der
ˈkōr-ē-ˌan-dər
ˌkōr-ē-ˈ,
ˈkȯr-,
ˌkȯr-
1
: an Old World herb (Coriandrum sativum) of the carrot family (Apiaceae) with aromatic fruits
2
: the ripened dried fruit of coriander used as a flavoring
called also coriander seed
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