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Definition of Coriander
1. Noun. Old World herb with aromatic leaves and seed resembling parsley.
Exact synonyms: Chinese Parsley, Cilantro, Coriander Plant, Coriandrum Sativum
Terms within: Chinese Parsley, Cilantro, Coriander Seed
Generic synonyms: Herb, Herbaceous Plant
Group relationships: Coriandrum, Genus Coriandrum
Terms within: Chinese Parsley, Cilantro, Coriander Seed
Generic synonyms: Herb, Herbaceous Plant
Group relationships: Coriandrum, Genus Coriandrum
2. Noun. Dried coriander seeds used whole or ground.
Exact synonyms: Coriander Seed
Generic synonyms: Flavorer, Flavoring, Flavourer, Flavouring, Seasoner, Seasoning
Group relationships: Chinese Parsley, Cilantro, Coriander Plant, Coriandrum Sativum
Generic synonyms: Flavorer, Flavoring, Flavourer, Flavouring, Seasoner, Seasoning
Group relationships: Chinese Parsley, Cilantro, Coriander Plant, Coriandrum Sativum
3. Noun. Parsley-like herb used as seasoning or garnish.
Exact synonyms: Chinese Parsley, Cilantro
Generic synonyms: Herb
Group relationships: Chinese Parsley, Cilantro, Coriander Plant, Coriandrum Sativum
Generic synonyms: Herb
Group relationships: Chinese Parsley, Cilantro, Coriander Plant, Coriandrum Sativum
Definition of Coriander
1. n. An umbelliferous plant, the Coriandrum sativum, the fruit or seeds of which have a strong smell and a spicy taste, and in medicine are considered as stomachic and carminative.
Definition of Coriander
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Medical Definition of Coriander
1. The dried ripe fruit of Coriandrum sativum (family Umbelliferae); a mild stimulant aromatic and a flavoring agent. (05 Mar 2000)