coriander vs herb

coriander and herb both are nouns.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
coriander	Yes	No	No	No
herb	Yes	No	No	No

As nouns, herb is a hypernym of coriander; that is, herb is a word with a broader meaning than coriander:

As nouns, herb is a hypernym of coriander; that is, herb is a word with a broader meaning than coriander:

coriander: Old World herb with aromatic leaves and seed resembling parsley
herb: a plant lacking a permanent woody stem; many are flowering garden plants or potherbs; some having medicinal properties; some are pests

Other hypernyms of coriander include herbaceous plant.

coriander (noun)	herb (noun)
parsley-like herb used as seasoning or garnish	aromatic potherb used in cookery for its savory qualities
dried coriander seeds used whole or ground	a plant lacking a permanent woody stem; many are flowering garden plants or potherbs; some having medicinal properties; some are pests
Old World herb with aromatic leaves and seed resembling parsley