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Word entry · 9 letters

coriander

Best crossword clue

"Aromatic garnish"

9 letters · collected on this word page

9 lettersPronunciation /ˌkɒ.ɹiˈæn.də/Part of speech nounSorted acdeinorrStarts with CEnds with R2 cluesCommon crossword word
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Definitions

  1. parsley-like herb used as seasoning or garnish

Word origin

From Middle English coriandre, from Anglo-Norman coriandre, from Old French corïandre, from Latin coriandrum, from Ancient Greek κορίανδρον (koríandron), of uncertain origin. Doublet of cilantro.

Used in a sentence

  • The life of one plant would be affected by another. Rue was definitely hostile to basil, rosemary to hyssop, but coriander, dill and chervil lived on the friendliest of terms[.]
  • 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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Used as a crossword answer2 curated clues

01Aromatic garnish9 letters
02Cilantro seed spice9 letters

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