Chinese parsley chi·ne·se·parsley uncommon noun 1. Old World herb with aromatic leaves and seed resembling parsley Synonymscoriandercoriander plantChinese parsleycilantroCoriandrum sativum 2. parsley-like herb used as seasoning or garnish SynonymscorianderChinese parsleycilantro Related words Broader terms herb Parts corianderCoriandrum Part of coriander WordNet 2.1 (Princeton University). WordNet 2.1 Copyright Princeton University. All rights reserved.