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cilantro

/siˈlæntɹəʊ/ /siˈlɑntɹoʊ/

Meanings
noun
The stems and leaves of the coriander plant, Coriandrum sativum, used as a seasoning and garnish in cooking.

Examples :

"My mom added fresh cilantro to the salsa, making it taste even better. "
food vegetable plant

Related Words

Illustration leaves

leaves noun

/liːvz/

The usually green and flat organ that represents the most prominent feature of most vegetative plants.

"The oak tree's large leaves provided shade for the children playing in the park. "

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added verb

[ˈad.əd] [ˈæɾ.əd]

To join or unite (e.g. one thing to another, or as several particulars) so as to increase the number, augment the quantity or enlarge the magnitude, or so as to form into one aggregate.

"She added sugar to her coffee to make it sweeter. "

Illustration stems

stems noun

/stɛmz/

Acronym of science, technology, engineering, (and) mathematics.

"The school is increasing its focus on STEMs to prepare students for future jobs in technology. "

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seasoning noun

/ˈsiːzənɪŋ/ /ˈsiːznɪŋ/

Something used to add taste or flavour to food, such as salt and pepper or other condiment, herb or spice.

"To enhance the taste of the pasta, she added a generous amount of seasoning. "

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salsa noun

/ˈsɑl.sə/

A spicy tomato sauce, often including onions and hot peppers.

"I added some salsa to my tacos to give them a spicy kick. "

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making noun

/ˈmeɪkɪŋ/

The act of forming, causing, or constituting; workmanship; construction.

"The intricate making of the model airplane showcased the student's skill. "

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cooking verb

/ˈkʊ.kɪŋ/

To prepare (food) for eating by heating it, often by combining it with other ingredients.

"My mom is cooking dinner for the family tonight. "

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fresh noun

/fɹɛʃ/

A rush of water, along a river or onto the land; a flood.

"The fresh flooded the low-lying fields near the river, causing the farmers to cancel their harvest. "

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garnish noun

/ˈɡɑːnɪʃ/ /ˈɡɑɹnɪʃ/

A set of dishes, often pewter, containing a dozen pieces of several types.

"My grandmother's wedding china included a beautiful garnish of pewter dishes. "

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plant noun

/plænt/ /plɑːnt/

An organism that is not an animal, especially an organism capable of photosynthesis. Typically a small or herbaceous organism of this kind, rather than a tree.

"The garden had a couple of trees, and a cluster of colourful plants around the border."

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coriander noun

/ˌkɒɹiˈændə/

The annual herb Coriandrum sativum, used in many cuisines.

"I added fresh coriander to the salsa for extra flavor. "

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better noun

[ˈbeɾə] [ˈbɛɾɚ] [ˈbɛtʰɚ~ˈbɛθ̠ɚ~ˈbɛt̪ɚ] [ˈbɛʔɚ~ˈbɛʔəɾ] [ˈbɛtʰə]

An entity, usually animate, deemed superior to another; one who has a claim to precedence; a superior.

"He quickly found Ali his better in the ring."