cilantro Meaning & Definition
/sɪˈlæntɹəʊ/
What Does Cilantro Mean?
Cilantro is used as a noun meaning The stems and leaves of the coriander plant, Coriandrum sativum, used as a seasoning and garnish in cooking.
Cilantro at a Glance
| Part of speech | noun |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | /sɪˈlæntɹəʊ/ |
| Synonyms | coriander, coriandrum sativum and coriander plant |
| Plural | cilantros |
Cilantro Definition (Noun)
- The stems and leaves of the coriander plant, Coriandrum sativum, used as a seasoning and garnish in cooking.
Synonyms of Cilantro
Cilantro synonyms and antonyms →Word Forms & Grammar
cilantro (usually uncountable, plural cilantros)
Words That Rhyme With Cilantro
Origin of Cilantro
From Spanish cilantro, possibly from an unattested regional Vulgar Latin variant (with a front vowel) of Late Latin coliandrum, from Latin coriandrum (“coriander”). Doublet of coriander and culantro.
Questions People Ask About Cilantro
What part of speech is cilantro?
Cilantro is a noun.
What is another word for cilantro?
Close synonyms of cilantro are coriander, coriandrum sativum and coriander plant. See the full list of cilantro synonyms and antonyms.
What is the plural of cilantro?
The plural of cilantro is cilantros.