گشنیز
gešniz/ɡiʃ.ˈniːz/
The Persian word for coriander is گشنیز (gešniz).
The term refers to the Coriandrum sativum plant.
Meaning: Coriandrum sativum plant (noun)
How do you pronounce it?
The word is pronounced /ɡiʃ.ˈniːz/ (gešniz). It has two syllables, with the stress on the second syllable.
Did you know?
- The Persian word گشنیز is a distant relative of the Mandarin Chinese term 胡荽 'húsuī'.
- In some Iranian traditional medicine contexts, گشنیز is categorized as a 'cold' food, meaning it is paired with 'hot' ingredients to balance the body's temperament.
- Persian cooking frequently uses the stems of گشنیز in stews, whereas many Western cuisines discard the stems as too tough.
Examples in context
- در آشپزی ایرانی از گشنیز برای افزودن طعمی خوشبو و خوشمزه به غذاها استفاده می‌شود.In Iranian cuisine, coriander is used to add a delightful aroma and taste to the dishes.
- من گشنیز تازه خریدم.man goshnez-e tazeh kharidam.I bought fresh coriander.
- گشنیز برای این غذا خوب است.goshnez baraye in ghaza khub ast.Coriander is good for this food.
Example conversation
Niloufar and Ali are preparing a meal in the kitchen.
- نیلوفر Niloufarعلی، برای این سوپ گشنیز لازم داریم؟Ali, baraye in sup goshnez lazem darim?Ali, do we need coriander for this soup?
- علی Aliبله، حتماً یک مقدار گشنیز اضافه کن.Bale, hatman yek meghdar goshnez ezafe kon.Yes, definitely add some coriander.
- نیلوفر Niloufarپس من از گشنیز استفاده می‌کنم.Pas man az goshnez estefade mikonam.Then I will use coriander.
- علی Aliخیلی ممنون، نیلوفر.Kheyli mamnun, Niloufar.Thank you very much, Niloufar.
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry گشنیز, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries گشنیز, CC BY-SA 4.0.
