Noun: coriander 'kor-ee,an-du(r) [N. Amer], ,kó-ree'an-du(r) [Brit]
- 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
"coriander filled the herb garden with a distinctive aroma";
- Chinese parsley, cilantro [N. Amer], Coriandrum sativum
- Parsley-like herb used as seasoning or garnish
"She added fresh coriander to the salsa";
- Chinese parsley, cilantro [N. Amer]
- Dried coriander seeds used whole or ground
"He crushed coriander seeds in a mortar and pestle";
- coriander seed, dhania [Asia]
Derived forms: corianders
Type of: flavor [US], flavorer [US], flavoring [US], flavour [Brit, Cdn], flavourer [Brit, Cdn], flavouring [Brit, Cdn], herb, herbaceous plant, seasoner, seasoning
Part of: Coriandrum, genus Coriandrum
Encyclopedia: Coriander