/kawr"ee an'deuhr, kohr"-/ , n.
an herb, Coriandrum sativum, of the parsley family, native to Europe, having strong-scented leaves used in cooking and aromatic seeds used as a seasoning and in medicine.
Also called Chinese parsley, cilantro .
[ 1350-1400; ME coriandre coriandrum koríandron, var. of KORÍANNON ]