coriander
The annual herb Coriandrum sativum, used in many cuisinesThe annual herb Coriandrum sativum, used in many cuisines.
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Meaning
2 senses(Australia, Ireland, UK, uncountable, usually)The annual herb Coriandrum sativum, used in many cuisines.
Koriander, Koriander, Koriandersamen
кориа́ндрkoriándr, кинза́kinzá
кінза́kinzá, коля́ндраkoljándra, коріа́ндрkoriándr
parsley-like herb used as seasoning or garnish
(US, uncountable, usually)The dried fruits thereof, used as a spice.
dried coriander seeds used whole or ground
Examples
11 sentencesDid you put coriander in this?
I ate a coriander for breakfast.
The coriander has a very characteristic smell.
When making gravy, be careful with your coriander.
Don't forget to bring coriander, chili peppers, and ginger.
Translations
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Origin
From Middle English coriandre, from Anglo-Norman coriandre, from Old French corïandre, froFrom Middle English coriandre, from Anglo-Norman coriandre, from Old French corïandre, from Latin coriandrum, from Ancient Greek κορίανδρον (koríandron), of uncertain origin. Doublet of cilantro.
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Forms
plural: corianders| Singular | coriander |
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uncountable
Synonyms
7 synonyms- parsley-like herb used as seasoning or garnish:Chinese parsleycilantro
- dried coriander seeds used whole or ground:coriander seed
- Old World herb with aromatic leaves and seed resembling parsley:coriander plantChinese parsleycilantroCoriandrum sativum
Word family
4 related wordsLessons for this word
1 lessons- A1Countable and uncountable nouns — Because it can be uncountable