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Cilantro: meaning, definitions and examples

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cilantro

 

[ sษชหˆlรฆn.trษ™สŠ ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

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:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น coentro

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคงเคจเคฟเคฏเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Koriander

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ ketumbar

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะบั–ะฝะทะฐ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ kolendra

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใ‚ณใƒชใ‚ขใƒณใƒ€ใƒผ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท coriandre

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ cilantro

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท kiลŸniลŸ

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๊ณ ์ˆ˜

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ูƒุฒุจุฑุฉ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ koriandr

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ koriander

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ้ฆ™่œ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ coriander

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ kรณrรญander

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะบะพั€ะธะฐะฝะดั€

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ™แƒแƒ แƒ˜แƒแƒœแƒ“แƒ แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ koriandr

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ cilantro

Word origin

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.