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Definitions for coriander
ˈkɔr iˌæn dər, ˈkoʊr-co·rian·der

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Princeton's WordNet

  1. coriander, coriander plant, Chinese parsley, cilantro, Coriandrum sativumnoun

    Old World herb with aromatic leaves and seed resembling parsley

  2. coriander, coriander seednoun

    dried coriander seeds used whole or ground

  3. coriander, Chinese parsley, cilantronoun

    parsley-like herb used as seasoning or garnish

Wiktionary

  1. coriandernoun

    The annual herb Coriandrum sativum: used in many cuisines.

  2. coriandernoun

    The dried seeds thereof, used as a spice.

  3. Etymology: From coriandre, from coriandrum, from κορίαννον.

Samuel Johnson's Dictionary

  1. Coriandernoun

    It hath a fibrose annual root: the lower leaves are broad, but the upper leaves are deeply cut into five segments: the petals of the flower are unequal, and shaped like an heart: the fruit is composed of two hemispherical, and sometimes spherical seeds. The species are,1. Greater coriander.2. Smaller testiculated coriander. The first is cultivated for the seeds, which are used in medicine: the second sort is seldom found. Philip Miller

    Etymology: coriandrum, Latin.

    Israel called the name thereof manna; and it was, like coriander seed, white. Exod. xiii. 31.

Wikipedia

  1. Coriander

    Coriander (; Coriandrum sativum) is an annual herb in the family Apiaceae. It is also known as dhania or cilantro (). All parts of the plant are edible, but the fresh leaves and the dried seeds (which are both a herb and a spice) are the parts most traditionally used in cooking. Most people perceive coriander as having a tart, lemon/lime taste, but to nearly a quarter of those surveyed, the leaves taste like dish soap, linked to a gene that detects some specific aldehydes that can produce soapy sensation from the odorant substances.

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  1. coriander

    Coriander is an aromatic herb from the parsley family, scientifically known as Coriandrum sativum. It is used in cooking for its distinct flavor and aroma. Both its leaves (often referred to as cilantro) and seeds are used in a variety of cuisines worldwide. The seeds are used as a spice while the leaves are used as a herb for garnishing and flavoring. It also contains several health benefits including aiding digestion and boosting immunity.

Webster Dictionary

  1. Coriandernoun

    an umbelliferous plant, the Coriandrum sativum, the fruit or seeds of which have a strong smell and a spicy taste, and in medicine are considered as stomachic and carminative

  2. Etymology: [L. coriandrum, fr. Gr. , , perh. fr. bug, on account of the buglike or fetid smell of its leaves: cf. F. coriandre.]

Wikidata

  1. Coriander

    Coriander, also known as cilantro, Chinese parsley or dhania, is an annual herb in the family Apiaceae. Coriander is native to regions spanning from southern Europe and North Africa to southwestern Asia. It is a soft, hairless plant growing to 50 cm tall. The leaves are variable in shape, broadly lobed at the base of the plant, and slender and feathery higher on the flowering stems. The flowers are borne in small umbels, white or very pale pink, asymmetrical, with the petals pointing away from the centre of the umbel longer than those pointing towards it. The fruit is a globular, dry schizocarp 3–5 mm in diameter.

Chambers 20th Century Dictionary

  1. Coriander

    kōr-i-an′dėr, n. an annual plant, the seeds of which when fresh have an offensive smell, used as a medicine, spice, &c.—n. Corian′der-seed. [Fr.,—L. coriandrum—Gr. koriannon.]

Editors Contribution

  1. coriander

    A type of cultivar, plant and seed created and cultivated in various species.

    Coriander is used worldwide as a herb, spice and a form of food and snack depending on which part of the plant is used.


    Submitted by MaryC on February 4, 2016  

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Numerology

  1. Chaldean Numerology

    The numerical value of coriander in Chaldean Numerology is: 3

  2. Pythagorean Numerology

    The numerical value of coriander in Pythagorean Numerology is: 6

Examples of coriander in a Sentence

  1. Mariza Snyder:

    Abdullah — who now weighs less than she did pre-pregnancy — tries to reach for spices when preparing each meal of the day. For example, she mixes cinnamon into her breakfast smoothies to manage insulin levels and keep blood sugar low, and sprinkles nuts with red chili powder, which increases metabolism, as well as salt, pepper and cumin. For a quick dinner, she marinates chicken overnight with cumin, ginger, garlic, jalapenos, smoked paprika and coriander. She referenced her cauliflower, pea and carrot medley with turmeric, which reduces inflammation. Experts say spices can be beneficial for weight loss, but an active lifestyle and eating well overall are key. Dr. Mariza Snyder, author of The Matcha Miracle, said exercising, avoiding processed foods, and opting for a plant-based diet when possible is crucial. Today, in addition to adding spices to Mariza Snyder food, Abdullah works out about twice a week. Mariza Snyder’s energetic and confident, and no longer feels deprived. Plus, Mariza Snyder weight is at an all-time low for Mariza Snyder adult life. My life has changed because I seek out more active things to do now.

  2. Kevin Chun:

    7 WRINKLE-FIGHTING FOODS PROBABLY ALREADY IN YOUR KITCHEN Chef Kevin Chun, Honeybrains ’ executive chef and chief culinary officer, created a menu that garnishes those five food groups with herbs, spices, fermented foods and natural sweeteners from nature. Our main spice blend incorporates a couple of different paprikas, garlic, cumin, coriander seeds, a lot of spices that you might find in Mediterranean flavors.

  3. Jorgen Stoltz:

    In the summer there is arrowgrass, which tastes of coriander, all year round we find scurvy grass, which is what the Vikings used to bring around Europe as a medicinal herb. We also call it wasabi wort because of its intensity, just like horseradish.

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