Kulantro (en. Culantro)
ku·lan·tro
Meaning & Definition
EnglishTagalog
noun
A type of plant used as a spice in cooking.
Culantro is used in Latin American dishes to provide a distinctive flavor.
Ginagamit ang kulantro sa mga pagkaing Latin American upang magbigay ng natatanging lasa.
A herb with leaves similar to cilantro but larger.
The leaves of kulantro have a deeper flavor than cilantro.
Ang mga dahon ng kulantro ay may mas malalim na lasa kaysa sa cilantro.
Etymology
From the Spanish word 'culantro'
Common Phrases and Expressions
culantro in soup
Adding kulantro to soup to enhance flavor.
kulantro sa sabaw
Related Words
cilantro
A plant cultivated for its leaves, also known as coriander.
cilantro
Slang Meanings
An extremely delicious flavor found in dishes, especially in Filipino food.
This sinigang is so delicious, it has a lot of cilantro!
Ang sarap ng sinigang na ito, ang daming kulantro!
A spice that enhances life; often used in conversations about beautiful memories.
We need some cilantro in life, just like memories from happy days.
Kailangan natin ng kulantro sa buhay, parang mga alaala sa mga masiyang araw.