devil's herb

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Etymology[edit]

devil +‎ herb. From the suffering of people with the gene OR6A2, who are more sensitive to aldehydes, found in the herb, which impart an unpleasant medicinal taste.

Noun[edit]

devil's herb (uncountable)

  1. (slang) The herb form of cilantro/coriander.