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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Volunteer tomatoes and cilantro that materialized from the compost are left to bolt and blossom.
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Lisa Boone, Los Angeles Times, 21 May 2024
Annabelle Breakey; Styling: Jeffrey Larsen Turkey Meatballs with Herb Salad
Lime juice and cilantro give Betsy Dasenko’s turkey meatballs bright flavor.
—Kara Peeler, Sunset Magazine, 14 May 2024
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Lisa Boone, Los Angeles Times, 21 May 2024
Annabelle Breakey; Styling: Jeffrey Larsen Turkey Meatballs with Herb Salad
Lime juice and cilantro give Betsy Dasenko’s turkey meatballs bright flavor.
—Kara Peeler, Sunset Magazine, 14 May 2024
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“Cilantro.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cilantro. Accessed 1 Jun. 2024.
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