coriander

noun

co·​ri·​an·​der ˈkȯr-ē-ˌan-dər How to pronounce coriander (audio)
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

Examples of coriander in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Add bay leaves, oregano, ground cumin, basil and coriander. Bridgette A. Lacy, Charlotte Observer, 31 Jan. 2024 This tasty doughnut features an orange creamsicle glaze and coriander brown sugar struesel. Sarah Murphy, Sacramento Bee, 30 Jan. 2024 Here, cola’s makeup is accentuated by coriander seeds and ginger and grows savory with tomato paste, garlic and soy sauce. Ali Slagle, San Diego Union-Tribune, 28 Feb. 2024 The core botanical is Ghanian baobab fruit, which is complemented by Kenyan juniper berries; coriander, rosemary, and cinnamon from South Africa; and coarse salt from Botswana. Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 13 Feb. 2024 Mix the flour, sugars, baking powder, nutmeg, coriander, cumin, salt and pepper and candied ginger in a separate bowl. Kathleen Purvis, Charlotte Observer, 31 Jan. 2024 Add the garlic, ginger, coriander, cumin, paprika and allspice and stir and toast until fragrant, about 1 minute. Lynda Balslev, The Mercury News, 29 Jan. 2024 Baba’s team marinates the chicken in a blend of curry powder, garlic, cumin, coriander and other spices. Anna Spoerre, Kansas City Star, 19 Jan. 2024 Stir 2 ½ cups soy sauce, 2 (5-inch) cinnamon sticks, 3 star anise, ¼ cup coriander seeds, and 1 ½ tsp. Matt and Ted Lee, Southern Living, 31 Dec. 2023

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Word History

Etymology

Middle English coriandre, from Anglo-French, from Latin coriandrum, from Greek koriandron, koriannon

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of coriander was in the 14th century

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Cite this Entry

“Coriander.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/coriander. Accessed 19 Mar. 2024.

Kids Definition

coriander

noun
co·​ri·​an·​der ˈkȯr-ē-ˌan-dər How to pronounce coriander (audio)
: 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
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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