cilantro
noun
ci·lan·tro
si-ˈlän-(ˌ)trō 
-ˈlan-
-ˈlan-
: leaves of coriander used as a flavoring or garnish
also
: coriander sense 1
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Top with wonton chips, sesame seeds, and cilantro or scallions, and serve immediately.
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The Washington Post, San Diego Union-Tribune, 4 June 2025
Combine the corn, scallions, peppers, tomatoes, quinoa, parsley and cilantro in a separate bowl.
—Lynda Balslev, Mercury News, 4 June 2025
Garnish with roasted corn, bell pepper, and cilantro.
—Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 31 May 2025
Drizzled with cilantro aioli and served open-faced, this dish delivers an unexpected fusion of textures and flavors.
—Kaila Yu, Forbes.com, 31 May 2025
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The Washington Post, San Diego Union-Tribune, 4 June 2025
Combine the corn, scallions, peppers, tomatoes, quinoa, parsley and cilantro in a separate bowl.
—Lynda Balslev, Mercury News, 4 June 2025
Garnish with roasted corn, bell pepper, and cilantro.
—Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 31 May 2025
Drizzled with cilantro aioli and served open-faced, this dish delivers an unexpected fusion of textures and flavors.
—Kaila Yu, Forbes.com, 31 May 2025
See All Example Sentences for cilantro
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“Cilantro.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cilantro. Accessed 7 Jun. 2025.
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