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coriander

/ˌkɒɹiˈændə/

Meanings
noun
The annual herb Coriandrum sativum, used in many cuisines.

Examples :

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

Related Words

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thereof adverb

/ðɛəˈɹɒv/ /ðɛˈɹʌv/

Of this, that or it.

"The school announced a new policy; the details thereof are in the student handbook. "

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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. "

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cuisines noun

/kwɪˈziːnz/ /kjuˈziːnz/

A characteristic style of preparing food, often associated with a place of origin.

"The restaurant offered a variety of cuisines, including Italian, Mexican, and Thai. "

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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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flavor noun

/ˈfleɪvə/ /ˈfleɪvɚ/

The quality produced by the sensation of taste or, especially, of taste and smell in combined effect.

"The flavor of this apple pie is delicious."

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annual noun

/ˈæn.ju.əl/

An annual publication; a book, periodical, journal, report, comic book, yearbook, etc., which is published serially once a year, which may or may not be in addition to regular weekly or monthly publication.

"The school's annual yearbook is a popular souvenir for graduating seniors. "

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spice noun

/spaɪs/

Aromatic or pungent plant matter (usually dried) used to season or flavour food.

"My grandmother used a generous amount of cinnamon spice in her apple pie recipe. "

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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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herb noun

/hɜːb/ /(h)ɝb/

Any green, leafy plant, or parts thereof, used to flavour or season food.

"My grandmother uses fresh herbs like rosemary and thyme to flavor her Sunday roast. "

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extra noun

/ˈɛkstɹə/

Something additional, such as an item above and beyond the ordinary school curriculum, or added to the usual charge on a bill.

"The school offered an extra science class for students interested in astronomy. "

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fruits noun

/fɹuːts/

(often in the plural) In general, a product of plant growth useful to man or animals.

"The farmer harvested many fruits, like apples and oranges, to sell at the market. "

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dried adjective

/dɹaɪd/

Without water or moisture, said of something that has previously been wet or moist; resulting from the process of drying.

"The laundry basket contained a pile of dried clothes. "