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

The Afri-Cure starts with a body wrap made from lemongrass, jumbie and tamarind leaves, as well as a gently exfoliating papaya mask applied to the face, and then a full-body exfoliation using turmeric, honey and local sea salt. —Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 17 Mar. 2026

Forget about using essential oils, specific plants such as lavender or lemongrass, or sonic devices as flea repellents. —Arricca Elin Sansone, Southern Living, 12 Mar. 2026

Elephantine blue sweet prawns crowd the pool of lemon juice seasoned like the classic Thai soup, with fragrant lemongrass and ginger. —Jenn Harris, Los Angeles Times, 5 Mar. 2026

An exemplary version of bo kho (beef stew) is heady with lemongrass, fish sauce, ginger, five-spice powder and star anise. —Scott Hocker, TheWeek, 5 Mar. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1801, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for lemongrass

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