Elsewhere in the world, though, dislike towards the herb form of coriander is fierce. Dedicated social media communities diligently denounce it, even commemorating their distaste annually with an international I Hate Coriander Day on 24 February. While those who appreciate the herb describe it as fresh, fragrant and citrusy, those who loathe it claim that it tastes like soap, dirt or bugs – often citing that the name coriander itself comes from the Greek word koris, meaning "bedbug" due to its pungent smell.
