cilantro
noun
ci·lan·tro
si-ˈlän-(ˌ)trō 
-ˈlan-
-ˈlan-
: leaves of coriander used as a flavoring or garnish
also
: coriander sense 1
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Traditional onion, tomato, lime juice, and cilantro start this guacamole mix.
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Patricia S York,
Southern Living,
4 July 2026
The squid ink bao buns ($29) are jet-black buns served with honey hoisin coppa steak do chua, green apple and cilantro.
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Jenna Thompson
july 2,
Kansas City Star,
2 July 2026
Try the singular lemongrass cheesesteak from Sahbyy Food ($10), topped with homemade pepper chips and a heap of fragrant cilantro.
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Regan Stephens,
New York Times,
2 July 2026
Recipe information Chimichurri and Assembly Place 1 small bunch cilantro, coarsely chopped, 4 lb.
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Inés Anguiano,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
1 July 2026
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Patricia S York,
Southern Living,
4 July 2026
The squid ink bao buns ($29) are jet-black buns served with honey hoisin coppa steak do chua, green apple and cilantro.
—
Jenna Thompson
july 2,
Kansas City Star,
2 July 2026
Try the singular lemongrass cheesesteak from Sahbyy Food ($10), topped with homemade pepper chips and a heap of fragrant cilantro.
—
Regan Stephens,
New York Times,
2 July 2026
Recipe information Chimichurri and Assembly Place 1 small bunch cilantro, coarsely chopped, 4 lb.
—
Inés Anguiano,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
1 July 2026
See All Example Sentences for cilantro
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“Cilantro.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cilantro. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.
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