ETYM Latin coriandrum, from Greek.
1. Old World herb with aromatic parsleylike leaves and seed; SYN. coriander plant, Chinese parsley, cilantro, Coriandrum sativum.
2. Dried coriander seeds used whole or ground; SYN. coriander seed.
3. Parsley-like herb used as seasoning or garnish; SYN. Chinese parsley, cilantro.
Plant yielding seeds used in medical and in curries and pickles.
Pungent fresh herb, the Eurasian plant Coriandrum sativum, a member of the parsley family Umbelliferae, also a spice: the dried ripe fruit. The spice is used commercially as a flavoring in meat products, bakery goods, tobacco, gin, liqueurs, chili, and curry powder. Both are much used in cooking in the Middle East, India, Mexico, and China.
Plante donnant une épice.