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lemongrass

noun

lem·​on·​grass ˈle-mən-ˌgras How to pronounce lemongrass (audio)
: a grass (Cymbopogon citratus) of robust habit native to southern India and Ceylon that is grown in tropical regions for its lemon-scented foliage used as a seasoning and that is the source of an aromatic essential oil
also : its foliage

Example Sentences

Recent Examples on the Web Lunch options are tricky, but the lemongrass grilled chicken or tofu salad at Da Nang Vietnamese Eatery should provide enough fuel for a quick hike up nearby Skinner’s Butte. oregonlive, 5 July 2022 Tasting notes include lime, lemongrass and coriander on the nose, followed by mint, berry and banana bread on the palate. Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 10 Aug. 2022 These bracelets are packed with essential oils—most of which are natural—such as citronella, lemongrass oil, and geraniol oil, to name a few. Kylee Mcguigan, Popular Mechanics, 2 Aug. 2022 Rosemary, peppermint, and lemongrass oils in this candle keep bugs away and offer a pleasant aroma for up to 30 hours. Hannah Selinger, Outside Online, 27 July 2022 Morning tea was always made with a leaflet or two of lemongrass. Katie Kelly Bell, Forbes, 29 June 2022 The bitter, almost floral sharpness of the lemongrass is ever-present. Jenn Harriscolumnist, Los Angeles Times, 20 June 2022 The chicken is brined in lemongrass buttermilk and battered with pandan rice flakes. Emma Balter, Chron, 17 June 2022 Fortunately, the exterior crunch, aided by lemongrass-ginger paste and lime, heightened a journey to tenderness; the morsels of meat were both soft and sublimely springy. Jiayang Fan, The New Yorker, 10 June 2022 See More

Word History

First Known Use

1801, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of lemongrass was in 1801

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