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Coriander: meaning, definitions and examples

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coriander

 

[ หŒkษ”หr.iหˆรฆn.dษ™r ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

culinary herb

Coriander, also known as cilantro, is an herb that is commonly used in cooking for its fresh and zesty flavor. The leaves, stems, and seeds of the coriander plant are utilized in various cuisines around the world, particularly in Mexican, Indian, and Middle Eastern dishes. The herb is known for its distinctive taste that can enhance the flavor of various dishes, making it a popular choice among chefs and home cooks alike.

Synonyms

Chinese parsley, cilantro, fresh coriander

Examples of usage

  • I love adding fresh coriander to my salsa.
  • Coriander seeds are often used as a spice in curry powders.
  • The recipe calls for chopped coriander as a garnish.
  • She sprinkled coriander on the soup for added flavor.

Translations

Translations of the word "coriander" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น coentro

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคงเคจเคฟเคฏเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Koriander

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ ketumbar

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะบะพั€ั–ะฐะฝะดั€

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ kolendra

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใ‚ณใƒชใ‚ขใƒณใƒ€ใƒผ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท coriandre

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ cilantro

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท koriander

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 koriander

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

Etymology

The word 'coriander' originates from the Latin 'coriandrum', which in turn is derived from the Greek word 'koriandros'. The name is thought to have been based on the word for the bug, 'koris', due to the strong scent of the leaves that some people find reminiscent of the smell of bedbugs. The use of coriander dates back to ancient civilizations, with evidence of its cultivation as early as 5000 BC in regions of Southern Europe and the Mediterranean. Throughout history, coriander has been valued for its culinary and medicinal properties. Its seeds were used in ancient Egyptian embalming processes, while the leaves and seeds have been cited in various ancient texts for their aromatic and health benefits. Today, coriander is widely grown across the world and used in a variety of dishes.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #23,230, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.