coriander
noun
co·ri·an·der
ˈkȯr-ē-ˌan-dər 
ˌkȯr-ē-ˈan-
1
: an Old World annual herb (Coriandrum sativum) of the carrot family with aromatic fruits
2
: the ripened dried fruit of coriander used as a flavoring
called also coriander seed
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Gin is defined by having juniper present, and there are a lot of traditional ingredients that go into gins outside of juniper, like coriander or peppercorn.
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Kate Bradshaw, The Mercury News, 30 July 2024
For all that, no one in Europe seemed to consider dry-roasting and powdering the spice, then frying it with mustard seeds, shallots, and perhaps cumin, turmeric, and coriander, to make a masala, the first step in so many Indian dishes.
—Abraham Verghese, Travel + Leisure, 24 July 2024
Try adding spices like coriander or other sweetly aromatic veggies like fennel to build a simple stock with a uniquely mildly sweet yet peppery flavor profile.
—Catherine Jessee, Southern Living, 4 July 2024
This gin was created by expert and namesake Simon Ford and master distiller Charles Maxwell, who came up with a recipe of nine botanicals, including juniper, coriander seed, angelica root, grapefruit peels, and jasmine flower.
—Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 25 June 2024
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Kate Bradshaw, The Mercury News, 30 July 2024
For all that, no one in Europe seemed to consider dry-roasting and powdering the spice, then frying it with mustard seeds, shallots, and perhaps cumin, turmeric, and coriander, to make a masala, the first step in so many Indian dishes.
—Abraham Verghese, Travel + Leisure, 24 July 2024
Try adding spices like coriander or other sweetly aromatic veggies like fennel to build a simple stock with a uniquely mildly sweet yet peppery flavor profile.
—Catherine Jessee, Southern Living, 4 July 2024
This gin was created by expert and namesake Simon Ford and master distiller Charles Maxwell, who came up with a recipe of nine botanicals, including juniper, coriander seed, angelica root, grapefruit peels, and jasmine flower.
—Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 25 June 2024
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coriander
noun
co·ri·an·der
ˈkȯr-ē-ˌan-dər
: the ripened dried tiny fruit of an herb related to the carrot that is used as a flavoring
also
: the herb that produces coriander
Medical Definition
coriander
noun
co·ri·an·der
ˈkōr-ē-ˌan-dər, ˌkōr-ē-ˈ, ˈkȯr-, ˌkȯr-
1
: an Old World herb (Coriandrum sativum) of the carrot family (Umbelliferae) with aromatic fruits
2
: the ripened dried fruit of coriander used as a flavoring
called also coriander seed
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