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.