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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The Gulf shrimp were sweet, and an apple-mango salsa and cilantro lime crema added just the right amount of acidity.
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Keith Pandolfi, The Enquirer, 2 July 2025
Top with additional cilantro and serve with corn chips or tortilla chips.
—Mary Claire Britton, Southern Living, 30 June 2025
Top each bowl with fresh cilantro, lime juice, and crumbled Cotija cheese.
—Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 June 2025
Make a watermelon salsa with diced watermelon, red onion, jalapeno, cilantro, and lime juice.
—Sherri Gordon, Health, 11 June 2025
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Keith Pandolfi, The Enquirer, 2 July 2025
Top with additional cilantro and serve with corn chips or tortilla chips.
—Mary Claire Britton, Southern Living, 30 June 2025
Top each bowl with fresh cilantro, lime juice, and crumbled Cotija cheese.
—Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 June 2025
Make a watermelon salsa with diced watermelon, red onion, jalapeno, cilantro, and lime juice.
—Sherri Gordon, Health, 11 June 2025
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“Cilantro.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cilantro. Accessed 20 Jul. 2025.
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