coriander
noun
co·ri·an·der
ˈkȯr-ē-ˌan-dər 
ˌkȯr-ē-ˈan-
1
: an Old World annual herb (Coriandrum sativum) of the carrot family with aromatic fruits
2
: the ripened dried fruit of coriander used as a flavoring
called also coriander seed
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Bittersweet Seville orange; grapefruit and lemon peel for acidity; coriander, which is also citrusy; angelica and orris roots for spice; cassia to pair with mint in cocktails; jasmine to go with honey; and plenty of wild juniper.
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Betsy Andrews, Bon Appetit Magazine, 2 June 2025
Ground spices such as cinnamon, coriander, and smoked paprika can add complexity and warmth.
—Matt Rozo, Mercury News, 6 May 2025
In a skillet over medium heat, toast coriander seeds until fragrant.
—Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 14 May 2025
Herbs: Anise, basil, bay laurel, cardamom, chives, coriander, dill, lemon balm, oregano, rosemary, sage, savory, sweet marjoram, mint, tarragon and thyme.
—Tom MacCubbin, The Orlando Sentinel, 26 Apr. 2025
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Betsy Andrews, Bon Appetit Magazine, 2 June 2025
Ground spices such as cinnamon, coriander, and smoked paprika can add complexity and warmth.
—Matt Rozo, Mercury News, 6 May 2025
In a skillet over medium heat, toast coriander seeds until fragrant.
—Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 14 May 2025
Herbs: Anise, basil, bay laurel, cardamom, chives, coriander, dill, lemon balm, oregano, rosemary, sage, savory, sweet marjoram, mint, tarragon and thyme.
—Tom MacCubbin, The Orlando Sentinel, 26 Apr. 2025
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“Coriander.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/coriander. Accessed 10 Jun. 2025.
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coriander
noun
co·ri·an·der
ˈkȯr-ē-ˌan-dər
: the ripened dried tiny fruit of an herb related to the carrot that is used as a flavoring
also
: the herb that produces coriander
Medical Definition
coriander
noun
co·ri·an·der
ˈkōr-ē-ˌan-dər, ˌkōr-ē-ˈ, ˈkȯr-, ˌkȯr-
1
: an Old World herb (Coriandrum sativum) of the carrot family (Umbelliferae) with aromatic fruits
2
: the ripened dried fruit of coriander used as a flavoring
called also coriander seed
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