How do you use the word "coriander" in a sentence?

Here are real-life examples of using "coriander": Koreans don't like coriander. The coriander has a very characteristic smell.

Coriander Meaning

/ˌkɒ.ɹiˈæn.də/

Definition, CEFR level B1, pronunciation, examples, and quiz.

Definition

nounThe annual herb Coriandrum sativum, used in many cuisines.

nounThe dried fruits thereof, used as a spice.

Sentence Examples

Koreans don't like coriander.

The coriander has a very characteristic smell.

Don't forget to bring coriander, chili peppers, and ginger.

CEFR Practice Quiz

She sprinkled fresh ____ over the curry to enhance its flavor.

CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)

Koreans don't like ____.

Word Origin & History

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. cognates, etc. Compare Ancient Greek κορίαννον (koríannon), κορίαμβλον (koríamblon), Mycenaean Greek 𐀒𐀪𐁀𐀅𐀙 (ko-ri-a2-da-na), 𐀒𐀪𐀊𐀅𐀙 (ko-ri-ja-da-na), 𐀒𐀪𐀊𐀈𐀜 (ko-ri-ja-do-no), 𐀒𐀪𐀍𐀅𐀙 (ko-ri-jo-da-na), Akkadian 𒌑𒄷𒌷𒌝 (^úḫurium) Aramaic כסברה (kusbara, “coriander”), Classical Syriac ܟܽܘܣܒܰܪܬܳܐ (kūsbartā, “coriander”) and Arabic كُزْبَرَة (kuzbara). Beekes supposes that cluster -dn- implies a Pre-Greek word, and hypothesizes that *koriaⁿdro- may have dissimilated to *koriaⁿdno-.

Literary Quotations & Historical Citations

"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[.]" — 1940, Rosetta E. Clarkson, Green Enchantments: The Magic Spell of Gardens, The Macmillan Company, page 253:

"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." — 1961, Harry E. Wedeck, Dictionary of Aphrodisiacs, New York: The Citadel Press, page 11:

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