Cilantro: meaning, definitions and examples
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cilantro
[ sษชหlรฆn.trษส ]
cooking herb
Cilantro, also known as coriander (especially in British English), is a flavorful herb commonly used in various cuisines around the world. It has a distinct fresh, citrusy flavor that can enhance salads, salsas, and many dishes. Its leaves and stems are used for cooking, while the seeds are known as coriander seeds. An interesting aspect of cilantro is that opinions on its taste can vary greatly; some people enjoy its flavor, while others describe it as soapy due to a genetic trait. This herb is often used in Mediterranean, Latin American, and Asian cuisines.
Synonyms
Chinese parsley, coriander, fresh coriander
Examples of usage
- I added cilantro to the salsa for a fresh taste.
- Many Asian dishes use cilantro as a garnish.
- Cilantro is popular in Mexican cuisine.
- You can also find cilantro in Thai salads.
Translations
Translations of the word "cilantro" in other languages:
๐ต๐น coentro
๐ฎ๐ณ เคงเคจเคฟเคฏเคพ
๐ฉ๐ช Koriander
๐ฎ๐ฉ ketumbar
๐บ๐ฆ ะบัะฝะทะฐ
๐ต๐ฑ kolendra
๐ฏ๐ต ใณใชใขใณใใผ
๐ซ๐ท coriandre
๐ช๐ธ cilantro
๐น๐ท kiลniล
๐ฐ๐ท ๊ณ ์
๐ธ๐ฆ ูุฒุจุฑุฉ
๐จ๐ฟ koriandr
๐ธ๐ฐ koriander
๐จ๐ณ ้ฆ่
๐ธ๐ฎ coriander
๐ฎ๐ธ kรณrรญander
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะบะพัะธะฐะฝะดั
๐ฌ๐ช แแแ แแแแแ แ
๐ฆ๐ฟ koriandr
๐ฒ๐ฝ cilantro
Etymology
The word 'cilantro' derives from the Spanish term for the herb, which itself comes from the Latin word 'coriandrum,' referring to the plant. The use of cilantro dates back to ancient Mediterranean cultures, where it was utilized both for its culinary and medicinal properties. Cilantro has been recognized for thousands of years, with evidence of its cultivation found in ancient Egyptian tombs. The plant's origins trace back to regions that encompass modern-day Europe, India, and the Middle East. Over time, it spread to the Americas, where it has been integrated into various local cuisines. Variations in its name arise from some regions referring to the leaves as cilantro and the seeds as coriander, highlighting the dual aspects of this versatile herb. Despite its widespread popularity, cilantro remains a subject of debate regarding its taste, which can be polarizing among those who consume it.
Word Frequency Rank
At rank #25,278, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.
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