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chadon beni

(Caribbean) Culantro (), a tropical herb whose leaves are used medicinally and in Caribbean cuisine.

ˈʃɑːdɔː(n) ˌbɛni87 viewsLast reviewed Jun 29, 2026+ Add a definition
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#1·Apr 27, 2026Caribbean

(Caribbean) Culantro (), a tropical herb whose leaves are used medicinally and in Caribbean cuisine.

The people of Trinidad and Tobago also love their shark and bake which they spice with a sauce made from chadon beni (one of the most versatile herbs that is used to spice meats or make a flavoured pepper sauce).
Origin: Borrowed from : chardon (ultimately from , perhaps from ) + béni ( of bénir, ultimately from , from bene and dīcō). Origin information sourced from Wiktionary contributors (CC BY-SA 4.0).
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