mùi tây
[muj˨˩ təj˧˧]
Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.
Meaning · English
Cilantro / culantro herb.
Noun
Where it’s used:
Used
Miền Bắc · Northern Vietnam
Equivalents & related
Same meaning · other region
ngò gai
Sawtooth coriander (culantro) — the Southern word; Northerners say mùi tàu.
Tiếng Việt
Same meaning · other region
mùi tàu
(noun) culantro; chadon beni (Eryngium foetidum)
Tiếng Việt · via ngò gai
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Common questions
What does “mùi tây” mean?
Cilantro / culantro herb.
Is “mùi tây” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.
What is the closest equivalent?
“ngò gai” (Tiếng Việt) — same meaning · other region.