cilantro
noun
ci·lan·tro
si-ˈlän-(ˌ)trō 
-ˈlan-
-ˈlan-
: leaves of coriander used as a flavoring or garnish
also
: coriander sense 1
Examples of cilantro in a Sentence
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Serve eggplant on red quinoa, sprinkled with green onions and cilantro.
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Yakir Levy, Orange County Register, 11 Apr. 2024
In our group of three, everybody loved the meltingly tender cabeza tacos, served simply atop two corn tortillas and topped with onions and cilantro.
—The Arizona Republic, 11 Mar. 2024
Top with onions, cilantro, nopalitos and a sprinkling of cotija cheese.
—Susan Selasky, Detroit Free Press, 9 Mar. 2024
There’s also a new scallop appetizer, which comes with quinoa salad, tomatoes, onions, cilantro, cashews and gremolata.
—Heidi Finley, Charlotte Observer, 5 Mar. 2024
It’s all topped with a fresh carrot salsa, cumin aioli and some crunchy radish and bright cilantro.
—Rachel Bernhard, Journal Sentinel, 2 Apr. 2024
Protein: Add crispy bacon, a fried egg, or mix and match deli meats for a hearty spin.
Herbs: Fresh basil, cilantro, parsley or other herbs can add a bright freshness to the sandwiches.
—Southern Living Test Kitchen, Southern Living, 30 Mar. 2024
With oil, garlic and salt as your base: Switch up the herbs and try fresh rosemary, thyme, dill, cilantro or parsley.
—Lucinda Scala Quinn, Washington Post, 25 Mar. 2024
The green chiles, fresh cilantro and garlic break down easier against its abrasive surface.
—Naz Deravian, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 Mar. 2024
Yakir Levy, Orange County Register, 11 Apr. 2024
In our group of three, everybody loved the meltingly tender cabeza tacos, served simply atop two corn tortillas and topped with onions and cilantro.
—The Arizona Republic, 11 Mar. 2024
Top with onions, cilantro, nopalitos and a sprinkling of cotija cheese.
—Susan Selasky, Detroit Free Press, 9 Mar. 2024
There’s also a new scallop appetizer, which comes with quinoa salad, tomatoes, onions, cilantro, cashews and gremolata.
—Heidi Finley, Charlotte Observer, 5 Mar. 2024
It’s all topped with a fresh carrot salsa, cumin aioli and some crunchy radish and bright cilantro.
—Rachel Bernhard, Journal Sentinel, 2 Apr. 2024
Protein: Add crispy bacon, a fried egg, or mix and match deli meats for a hearty spin.
Herbs: Fresh basil, cilantro, parsley or other herbs can add a bright freshness to the sandwiches.
—Southern Living Test Kitchen, Southern Living, 30 Mar. 2024
With oil, garlic and salt as your base: Switch up the herbs and try fresh rosemary, thyme, dill, cilantro or parsley.
—Lucinda Scala Quinn, Washington Post, 25 Mar. 2024
The green chiles, fresh cilantro and garlic break down easier against its abrasive surface.
—Naz Deravian, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 Mar. 2024
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“Cilantro.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cilantro. Accessed 24 Apr. 2024.
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