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Cilantro Definition & Meaning

cilantro
noun
  1. Old World herb with aromatic leaves and seed resembling parsley
  2. parsley-like herb used as seasoning or garnish

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Frequently asked questions

What does cilantro mean?
Old World herb with aromatic leaves and seed resembling parsley parsley-like herb used as seasoning or garnish
What part of speech is cilantro?
Cilantro is a noun.
How many definitions does cilantro have?
Cilantro has 2 definitions across 1 part of speech (noun).

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