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Noun: Chinese parsley
  1. An annual herb with divided feathery leaves and small white flowers in umbrella-like clusters, cultivated for its aromatic leaves and seeds used as spices
    "Chinese parsley filled the herb garden with a distinctive aroma";
    - coriander, cilantro [N. Amer], Coriandrum sativum
     
  2. Parsley-like herb used as seasoning or garnish
    "She added fresh Chinese parsley to the salsa";
    - coriander, cilantro [N. Amer]

Type of: herb, herbaceous plant

Part of: Coriandrum, genus Coriandrum

Encyclopedia: Chinese parsley