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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This yellow curry includes aromatics such as shallots, garlic, bay leaves, and lemongrass, and is slightly thickened with the help of coconut milk. —

Christina Liao, Vogue, 27 Dec. 2024 Latha Latha is featuring a four-course menu of pan-African flavors for New Year's Eve, which includes Crucian callaloo, Berber-spiced pork belly, halibut and Sonoran shrimp in lemongrass and black cake. —

Bahar Anooshahr, The Arizona Republic, 26 Dec. 2024 Southeast Asian Jambalaya laced with Creole seasoning and lemongrass (which replaces celery in the holy trinity). —

The Bon Appétit and Epicurious Staffs, Bon Appétit, 10 Dec. 2024 Mussels swim in a rich coconut milk sauce with chunks of red onions, garlic and lemongrass, creating an aromatic and sinus-cleansing dish that’s ideal for winter. —

Kaitlyn Rosati, New York Daily News, 25 Dec. 2024 See all Example Sentences for lemongrass