coriander plant
- noun
- /ˈkɔːriˌændər plænt/
:
planta de cilantro
- She grew a coriander plant on her kitchen windowsill for easy access to its fragrant herbs.
Examples
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Many Indian recipes call for fresh leaves from the coriander plant.
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The coriander plant thrives in well-drained soil and plenty of sunlight.
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The coriander plant grows well in sunny areas.
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I love adding fresh coriander plants to my dishes.
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The chef garnished the dish with fresh leaves from the coriander plant to enhance its flavor.
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In her garden, she cultivated a coriander plant for use in various cuisines.
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Many people enjoy the bright taste of the coriander plant in their salsa recipes.
Synonyms
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An herb with fresh green leaves used to add flavor to food, also called coriander
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Fresh green leaves that add flavor to food
An herb with fragrant leaves and small seeds used in cooking, called coriander or cilantro
A green herb with flat leaves used to add fresh flavor to food
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Morphology
The phrase is a straightforward noun–noun composition: 'coriander' (the herb) + 'plant' (a living organism), so the meaning 'the plant that is coriander' is directly derivable from the parts. This compositional pattern is common across languages and follows basic English noun modification, so a B1 learner who knows both words will readily understand it.
Etymology
Coriander plant gets its name from an old word because some people thought the fresh leaves smelled a little like bugs, while the dried seeds were used as a warm 'spice' in cooking. So, the name points to the real herb that gives green leaves (called 'cilantro') and the seeds cooks use.