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

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Best bite: The Umami Steak taco, piled high with lemongrass pepper steak, sticky rice, and furikake mayo. Yacob Reyes, Axios, 6 Dec. 2024 Their 2022 is delightful with a nose of lemongrass, lemon zest, honeydew melon, and a touch of saline. Mike Desimone and Jeff Jenssen, Robb Report, 4 Nov. 2024 The Bal Harbour Japanese restaurant offers refreshing non-alcoholic drinks, like the Melon Breeze, with honeydew, lemongrass and shiso and Matcha Fizz, made with mint, lemon and matcha green tea soda. Sommer Brugal, Axios, 26 Nov. 2024 Aromas of cola and raspberries, lemongrass and lime. Tom Mullen, Forbes, 24 Nov. 2024 See all Example Sentences for lemongrass 

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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“Lemongrass.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/lemongrass. Accessed 25 Dec. 2024.

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