cilantro

n. leafy part of the coriander plant (used as seasoning in various kinds of cooking, esp. Latin American)

Coriander (Coriandrum sativum), also commonly called cilantro, is an annual herb in the family Apiaceae. Coriander is native to southwestern Asia west to north Africa. It is a soft, hairless plant growing to 50 cm [20 in.] tall. The leaves are variable in shape, broadly lobed at the base of the plant, and slender and feathery higher on the flowering stems. The flowers are borne in small umbels, white or very pale pink, asymmetrical, with the petals pointing away from the centre of the umbel longer (5-6 mm) than those pointing to the middle of the umbel (only 1-3 mm long). The fruit is a globular dry schizocarp 3-5 mm diameter.
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Noun
1. Old World herb with aromatic leaves and seed resembling parsley
(synonym) coriander, coriander plant, Chinese parsley, Coriandrum sativum
(hypernym) herb, herbaceous plant
(member-holonym) Coriandrum, genus Coriandrum
(part-meronym) coriander, Chinese parsley
2. parsley-like herb used as seasoning or garnish
(synonym) coriander, Chinese parsley
(hypernym) herb
(part-holonym) coriander, coriander plant, Chinese parsley, Coriandrum sativum

n. coriander, herb having leaves used in cooking and seeds used as a seasoning

Also known as Coriander and Chinese Parsley. This herb is often used in Chinese and Mexican cooking. It resembles and is often used like parsley. The seeds of this aromatic plant are often dried and used as spices (whole or ground). Its flavor is reminiscent of slightly burnt oranges.