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coriander

(US) The dried fruits thereof, used as a spice.

ˌkɒ.ɹiˈæn.dəCurrent119 viewsLast reviewed Jun 29, 2026+ Add a definition
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#1·Apr 27, 2026UK

(US) The dried fruits thereof, used as a spice.

Tobacco and the plant valerian are also considered to be anaphrodisiac in their effects, diminishing sexual inclination. Also vinegar, dried coriander, potassium bromide, cocaine, vervain, acid drinks, lemonade.
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#2·Apr 27, 2026UK

(UK, Irish) The annual herb , used in many cuisines.

Tobacco and the plant valerian are also considered to be anaphrodisiac in their effects, diminishing sexual inclination. Also vinegar, dried coriander, potassium bromide, cocaine, vervain, acid drinks, lemonade.
Origin: From , from , from , from , from , of uncertain origin. . Compare , κορίαμβλον, , 𐀒𐀪𐀊𐀅𐀙, 𐀒𐀪𐀊𐀈𐀜, 𐀒𐀪𐀍𐀅𐀙, , and . Beekes supposes that cluster -dn- implies a word, and hypothesizes that *koriaⁿdro- may have dissimilated to *koriaⁿdno-. Origin information sourced from Wiktionary contributors (CC BY-SA 4.0).
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  • “From coriander, spring onions and tomatoes to garlic and squashes, there’s plenty growing already this season. Take a look at some of the stars of the garden so far, including Chinese cabbage and sweet pea obelisks!”

    — Bluesky· May 2026
  • “[insert comment number 78 about coriander tasting like soap with a sad emoji]”

    — Bluesky· May 2026
  • “Funny, it's the same for coriander.”

    — Bluesky· May 2026
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