lemongrass

noun

lem·on·grass ˈle-mən-ˌgras

: 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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Treat yourself to it once a week to improve the look of hair while indulging in its delicious bergamot and lemongrass scent that are sure to earn you compliments. —

Iman Balagam, Vogue, 30 Oct. 2024 Researchers found that a hair tonic containing lemongrass essential oil effectively reduced dandruff.7 It was significantly reduced at a week and even more at two weeks. —

Kathi Valeii, Verywell Health, 24 Oct. 2024 In addition to the ingredients listed above, that could be vermicelli noodles, chicken, basil, pork sausage, perilla leaves, daikon radish, bean sprouts, lemongrass, tofu, salmon or softshell crab. —

Jonathan Shikes, The Denver Post, 8 Aug. 2024 This vegetarian dish takes its cue from one of her favorite Saigon street snacks of sea snails sauteed in a mixture of lemongrass, garlic and coconut milk. —

Betty Hallock, Los Angeles Times, 13 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for lemongrass