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

Examples of lemongrass in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Some herbs thought to have antihypertensive effects are coriander, lemongrass, sage, and sweet basil.6 Spices can help build flavor in the absence of salt. —Md Published, Verywell Health, 28 June 2025

Cocktails are next level as well, with deft bartenders allowing the garden to govern what’s in the glass—like the Medicine Man featuring Thai basil, lemongrass, lemon and ginger all grown on property mixed with Frenet and Licor 53. —Lanee Lee, Forbes.com, 21 June 2025

Licorice, lemongrass, arnica, prickly pear extract, and aloe are featured too, in an effort to balance out the potent actives. —Jenny Berg, Vogue, 13 June 2025

But just rubbing lemongrass or mint leaves on your arms isn't effective. —Arkansas Online, 8 June 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1801, in the meaning defined above

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