cilantro

ci·lan·tro

C0355100 (sĭ-lăn′trō, -län′-)n. The fresh stems and finely divided young leaves of the coriander plant, used in salads and various dishes as a flavoring and garnish. Also called Chinese parsley, coriander.

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[Spanish, alteration of Late Latin coliandrum, from Latin coriandrum; see coriander.]

cilantro

(sɪˈlæntrəʊ) nUS and Canadian a European umbelliferous plant, Coriandrum sativum, widely cultivated for its aromatic seeds and leaves, used in flavouring food, etc. Also called (in Britain and certain other countries): coriander [C20: Spanish]

co•ri•an•der

(ˈkɔr iˌæn dər, ˈkoʊr-)

n. 1. Also called cilantro. an herb, Coriandrum sativum, of the parsley family, having strong-scented leaves used in cooking. 2. the aromatic seeds of this herb, used whole or ground as a flavoring. [1350–1400; Middle English coriandre < Latin coriandrum < Greek koríandron, variant of koríannon]

Thesaurus

Noun	1.	cilantro - Old World herb with aromatic leaves and seed resembling parsleyChinese parsley, coriander, coriander plant, Coriandrum sativumChinese parsley, cilantro, coriander - parsley-like herb used as seasoning or garnishcoriander seed, coriander - dried coriander seeds used whole or groundherb, herbaceous plant - a plant lacking a permanent woody stem; many are flowering garden plants or potherbs; some having medicinal properties; some are pestsCoriandrum, genus Coriandrum - small genus of annual Mediterranean herbs
	2.	cilantro - parsley-like herb used as seasoning or garnishChinese parsley, corianderherb - aromatic potherb used in cookery for its savory qualitiesChinese parsley, cilantro, coriander, coriander plant, Coriandrum sativum - Old World herb with aromatic leaves and seed resembling parsley