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cilantro vs coriander

The fresh leaves of the coriander plant, used as a herb.

American
cilantro

“Top the tacos with a handful of chopped cilantro.”

British
coriander

“Top the tacos with a handful of chopped coriander.”

Good to know

Americans call the fresh leaves "cilantro" (from Spanish) and the dried seeds "coriander," while Britons use "coriander" for both, specifying "fresh coriander" for the leaves.

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