cilantro

/sɪˈlɑntɹoʊ/

UK: /sɪˈlæntɹəʊ/

cilantro

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Definition

The stems and leaves of the coriander plant, Coriandrum sativum, used as a seasoning and garnish in cooking.

Etymology

From Spanish cilantro, possibly from an unattested regional Vulgar Latin variant (with a front vowel) of Late Latin coliandrum, from Latin coriandrum (“coriander”). Doublet of coriander and culantro.