Rhonda Anderson wrote:
>
> I'm not sure if I've seen the answer to this before. If so, it's a bit of
> info that I've forgotten. Can anyone tell me the origin of the use of the
> word cilantro for the leaves of the coriander plant in some countries -
> from what I can see the US, and Canada??
>
> Rhonda Anderson
> Cranebrook, NSW,Australia



Rhonda:
I'm answering via email because I don't want to be flamed if
I'm wrong (or even if I'm right!)

Cilantro is a Spanish name for coriander, made popular
in the U.S. largely due to the popularity of Mexican-style
cooking. IIRC, it's called "coentro" in Porruguese.

gloria p