Source : Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913)

Coriander \Co`ri*an"der\ (k?`r?-?n"d?r), n. [L. coriandrum, fr.
   Gr. ????, ????, perh. fr. ??? bug, on account of the buglike
   or fetid smell of its leaves: cf. F. coriandre.] (Bot.)
   An umbelliferous plant, the {Coriandrum sativum}, the fruit
   or seeds of which have a strong smell and a spicy taste, and
   in medicine are considered as stomachic and carminative.

Source : WordNet®

coriander
     n 1: Old World herb with aromatic leaves and seed resembling
          parsley [syn: {coriander plant}, {Chinese parsley}, {cilantro},
           {Coriandrum sativum}]
     2: dried coriander seeds used whole or ground [syn: {coriander
        seed}]
     3: parsley-like herb used as seasoning or garnish [syn: {Chinese
        parsley}, {cilantro}]