coriander
noun
co·ri·an·der
ˈkȯr-ē-ˌan-dər 
ˌkȯr-ē-ˈan-
1
: an Old World annual herb (Coriandrum sativum) of the carrot family with aromatic fruits
2
: the ripened dried fruit of coriander used as a flavoring
called also coriander seed
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Harvesting coriander seeds from a cilantro plant is an easy seed-saving project to start with—just allow the coriander seeds to dry on the plant and then harvest them by clipping off the flower heads when the seeds turn a light brown.
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Sheryl Geerts, Better Homes & Gardens, 20 July 2025
Diners might discover new ingredients like Laotian coriander or French sorrel while supporting sustainable, socially responsible agriculture.
—Karthika Gupta, Forbes.com, 16 July 2025
On my last visit, a pint of coriander seeds was only $1.27.
—Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 13 July 2025
But a human brings out the roasted goat leg soup that is somehow fatty and light at the same time, the vibrant broth run through with roasted winter spices, cumin and coriander, and laced with floral cilantro.
—Matthew Odam, Austin American Statesman, 2 July 2025
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Sheryl Geerts, Better Homes & Gardens, 20 July 2025
Diners might discover new ingredients like Laotian coriander or French sorrel while supporting sustainable, socially responsible agriculture.
—Karthika Gupta, Forbes.com, 16 July 2025
On my last visit, a pint of coriander seeds was only $1.27.
—Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 13 July 2025
But a human brings out the roasted goat leg soup that is somehow fatty and light at the same time, the vibrant broth run through with roasted winter spices, cumin and coriander, and laced with floral cilantro.
—Matthew Odam, Austin American Statesman, 2 July 2025
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“Coriander.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/coriander. Accessed 29 Jul. 2025.
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coriander
noun
co·ri·an·der
ˈkȯr-ē-ˌan-dər
: the ripened dried tiny fruit of an herb related to the carrot that is used as a flavoring
also
: the herb that produces coriander
Medical Definition
coriander
noun
co·ri·an·der
ˈkōr-ē-ˌan-dər, ˌkōr-ē-ˈ, ˈkȯr-, ˌkȯr-
1
: an Old World herb (Coriandrum sativum) of the carrot family (Umbelliferae) with aromatic fruits
2
: the ripened dried fruit of coriander used as a flavoring
called also coriander seed
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