ˌkōrēˈandə(r), ˌkȯr-, -aand- noun
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Etymology: Middle English coriandre, from Old French, from Latin coriandrum, from Greek koriandron, koriannon, from koris bedbug; from its odor — more at coreidae
1. : an Old World herb ( Coriandrum sativum ) with aromatic fruits
2. or coriander seed : the ripened dried fruit of coriander used for flavoring especially of pickles, curries, confectioneries, and liquors