Definition

1. Noun:
   • An Old World herb with aromatic leaves and seeds resembling parsley: The coriander plant is an annual herb whose fresh leaves (cilantro) and dried seeds are both used as flavoring agents in cooking.

Examples of Usage

• Noun:
  • The recipe calls for fresh leaves from the coriander plant.
  • She grows a coriander plant on her kitchen windowsill for easy access to cilantro.

Advanced Usage

• "Coriander plant" vs. "Cilantro": In many regions, especially North America, the name "cilantro" refers specifically to the fresh leaves and stems of the coriander plant, while "coriander" refers to the dried seeds. The term "coriander plant" can encompass the entire herb.
  • In the United States, you might buy a coriander plant at the store but ask for cilantro in a recipe.

Variants and Related Words

• Coriander (n): This is the more common term for the plant, its seeds, and sometimes its leaves, depending on regional usage.
  • Ground coriander is made from the seeds of the coriander plant.
• Cilantro (n): Primarily used in American English to refer to the fresh leaves and stems of the coriander plant.
  • The salsa is garnished with chopped cilantro from the coriander plant.
• Chinese parsley (n): Another name for the leaves of the coriander plant.

Synonyms

• Coriander: The standard synonym for the plant and its seeds.
• Cilantro: A synonym specifically for the fresh green parts of the plant.

Noun

1. Old World herb with aromatic leaves and seed resembling parsley