Definition

1. Noun:
   • A parsley-like herb used as seasoning or garnish: Refers to the fresh leaves of the plant Coriandrum sativum, commonly used in cooking for their distinctive flavor.
   • Dried coriander seeds used whole or ground: Refers to the dried, spherical seeds of the same plant, which have a warm, nutty, citrusy flavor and are used as a spice.
   • Old World herb with aromatic leaves and seed resembling parsley: Refers to the plant itself, an annual herb native to regions of Southern Europe, Northern Africa, and Southwestern Asia.

Usage Examples

• Noun (Fresh Herb):

  • The recipe calls for fresh coriander to be sprinkled on top of the curry.
  • I prefer the taste of coriander to parsley in my salsa.

• Noun (Dried Seeds):

  • Toast the coriander in a dry pan to enhance its aroma before grinding.
  • This spice blend contains cumin, coriander, and turmeric.

• Noun (The Plant):

  • Coriander is easy to grow in a sunny spot in the garden.

Advanced Usage

• "ground coriander": Refers specifically to the dried seeds that have been powdered.

  • Add a teaspoon of ground coriander to the marinade.

• "coriander root": The root of the plant, which is used in some Southeast Asian cuisines for pastes and broths.

  • The authentic Thai curry paste is pounded with coriander root.

Variants and Related Words

• Cilantro (n): In American English, this term is commonly used to refer specifically to the fresh leaves and stems of the coriander plant.

  • The grocery store labels the fresh herb as cilantro.

• Coriander seed (n): A compound term specifying the dried seed form.

  • Coriander seed is a key ingredient in pickling spice.

Synonyms

• Chinese parsley: Another name for the fresh herb, particularly in some culinary contexts.
• Dhania: A common name for coriander (both leaf and seed) in Indian English and several other languages.

Related Phrases

(Note: "Coriander" is primarily a noun and does not form standard phrasal verbs. Its usage is largely culinary.)

Related Idioms

(Note: There are no common English idioms that feature the word "coriander." Its usage is literal and related to food and botany.)

Noun

1. parsley-like herb used as seasoning or garnish
2. dried coriander seeds used whole or ground
3. Old World herb with aromatic leaves and seed resembling parsley