lemon balm

noun

: a bushy perennial European mint (Melissa officinalis) often cultivated for its lemon-scented leaves
also : its leaves

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The four flavors—Ghia Soda, Ghia Ginger, Lime & Salt, and Sumac & Chili—all boast herbs and botanicals like lemon balm, gentian root, orange peel, plus individual flavorings for each variety. Kate Kassin, Bon Appétit, 21 Nov. 2024 Plant lemon balm, mint, chrysanthemums, marigolds, basil, garlic, eucalyptus, lavender, rosemary and lemongrass around your yard. Nicole Villalpando, Austin American-Statesman, 7 June 2024 Hemp With an intense herbaceous and bitter taste, hemp is often combined with more delicate flavors such as lemon balm to make a soothing tea. Valentina Bottoni, Vogue, 23 Oct. 2024 Formulated with a blend of essential oils—mint, lemon balm, rosemary, and rose—alongside grape extract and orange flower water, this mist helps prep the skin before makeup or provides a hydrating, refreshing boost even without makeup. Iman Balagam, Vogue, 9 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for lemon balm 

Word History

First Known Use

1864, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of lemon balm was in 1864

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“Lemon balm.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/lemon%20balm. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.

Medical Definition

lemon balm

noun
: a bushy perennial Old World mint of the genus Melissa (M. officinalis) often cultivated for its fragrant lemon-flavored leaves and tops that have been used to make a diaphoretic tea

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