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Coriander

Noun CEFR B2
ˌkɒɹiˈændə

Definitions

  1. The annual herb Coriandrum sativum, used in many cuisines.
    Ireland, UK, uncountable, usually
  2. The dried fruits thereof, used as a spice.
    US, uncountable, usually

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Examples

“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.”

CEFR level

B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
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See also

coriander seed coriandrol Coriano Corideo coridine Coriell

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