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    CORIANDER

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     I. (noun) 

    Sense 1

    Meaning:

    Parsley-like herb used as seasoning or garnishplay

    Synonyms:

    Chinese parsley; cilantro; coriander

    Classified under:

    Nouns denoting foods and drinks

    Hypernyms ("coriander" is a kind of...):

    herb (aromatic potherb used in cookery for its savory qualities)

    Holonyms ("coriander" is a part of...):

    Chinese parsley; cilantro; coriander; coriander plant; Coriandrum sativum (Old World herb with aromatic leaves and seed resembling parsley)

    Sense 2

    Meaning:

    Dried coriander seeds used whole or groundplay

    Synonyms:

    coriander; coriander seed

    Classified under:

    Nouns denoting foods and drinks

    Hypernyms ("coriander" is a kind of...):

    flavorer; flavoring; flavourer; flavouring; seasoner; seasoning (something added to food primarily for the savor it imparts)

    Holonyms ("coriander" is a part of...):

    Chinese parsley; cilantro; coriander; coriander plant; Coriandrum sativum (Old World herb with aromatic leaves and seed resembling parsley)

    Sense 3

    Meaning:

    Old World herb with aromatic leaves and seed resembling parsleyplay

    Synonyms:

    Chinese parsley; cilantro; coriander; coriander plant; Coriandrum sativum

    Classified under:

    Nouns denoting plants

    Hypernyms ("coriander" is a kind of...):

    herb; herbaceous plant (a plant lacking a permanent woody stem; many are flowering garden plants or potherbs; some having medicinal properties; some are pests)

    Meronyms (parts of "coriander"):

    Chinese parsley; cilantro; coriander (parsley-like herb used as seasoning or garnish)

    coriander; coriander seed (dried coriander seeds used whole or ground)

    Holonyms ("coriander" is a member of...):

    Coriandrum; genus Coriandrum (small genus of annual Mediterranean herbs)

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