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
Example Sentences
Recent Examples on the Web It’s special––sweeter than average, and slightly menthol-y while the Red River coriander is fresh and citrusy, pinging off the lemon vibe of the black pepper. 
Shilpa Uskokovic, Bon Appétit, 25 Aug. 2022 In a small skillet over medium heat, toast the coriander, cumin and peppercorns until fragrant, about 2 minutes. Washington Post, 8 Nov. 2021 Add the coriander and 1/2 cup water from the boiling water. Tribune News Service, cleveland, 8 June 2021 In a sauté pan, lightly toast the coriander and cumin seeds until fragrant, about one minute. Kayla Stewart, Outside Online, 15 Apr. 2021 And finally, a London Bone Dry gin with citrus and spicy undertones including grapefruit peel, cardamom, orris, coriander seed, juniper and lemon peel. Joanne Shurvell, Forbes, 8 Aug. 2022 In a large saucepan, combine apple cider vinegar, dark brown sugar, cumin, coriander, red pepper flakes, dry mustard, salt and pepper. Bethany Thayer, Detroit Free Press, 23 July 2022 Add other spices such as cumin or coriander, a bump of heat with something like cayenne or gochujang. Olga Massov, Washington Post, 20 July 2022 Whole seeds like fennel, cumin, and coriander are also top priority, either lightly toasted in a dry skillet, or roughly crushed in a mortar and pestle or spice grinder to release the most powerful aroma. Rebecca Firkser, Bon Appétit, 25 May 2022 See More
Shilpa Uskokovic, Bon Appétit, 25 Aug. 2022 In a small skillet over medium heat, toast the coriander, cumin and peppercorns until fragrant, about 2 minutes. Washington Post, 8 Nov. 2021 Add the coriander and 1/2 cup water from the boiling water. Tribune News Service, cleveland, 8 June 2021 In a sauté pan, lightly toast the coriander and cumin seeds until fragrant, about one minute. Kayla Stewart, Outside Online, 15 Apr. 2021 And finally, a London Bone Dry gin with citrus and spicy undertones including grapefruit peel, cardamom, orris, coriander seed, juniper and lemon peel. Joanne Shurvell, Forbes, 8 Aug. 2022 In a large saucepan, combine apple cider vinegar, dark brown sugar, cumin, coriander, red pepper flakes, dry mustard, salt and pepper. Bethany Thayer, Detroit Free Press, 23 July 2022 Add other spices such as cumin or coriander, a bump of heat with something like cayenne or gochujang. Olga Massov, Washington Post, 20 July 2022 Whole seeds like fennel, cumin, and coriander are also top priority, either lightly toasted in a dry skillet, or roughly crushed in a mortar and pestle or spice grinder to release the most powerful aroma. Rebecca Firkser, Bon Appétit, 25 May 2022 See More Word History
Etymology
Middle English coriandre, from Anglo-French, from Latin coriandrum, from Greek koriandron, koriannon
First Known Use
14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1
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