The Collaborative International Dictionary
Coriandrum sativum
Coriander \Co`ri*an"der\ (k?`r?-?n"d?r), n. [L. coriandrum, fr. Gr. ????, ????, perh. fr. ??? bug, on account of the buglike or fetid smell of its leaves: cf. F. coriandre.] (Bot.) 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.
Coriandrum sativum
cilantro \cilantro\ n.
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an Old World herb ( Coriandrum sativum) with aromatic parsleylike leaves and seed.
Syn: coriander, coriander plant, Chinese parsley, Coriandrum sativum.
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a parsleylike herb used as seasoning or garnish.
Syn: coriander, Chinese parsley. [WordNet 1.5] ||