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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Forecasters are looking out for an obsession with sauces; savory coffee drinks with flavors including lemongrass and rosemary smoke; and more buzz around nonalcoholic drinks.
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German Lopez, New York Times, 1 Jan. 2025
Botanicals like lemongrass and bergamot create an air of calm of reflection with their fragrance, while Calabrian chili and smoked salt chocolates have an edgier taste that generate excitement.
—Rai Mincey, Forbes, 28 Dec. 2024
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
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German Lopez, New York Times, 1 Jan. 2025
Botanicals like lemongrass and bergamot create an air of calm of reflection with their fragrance, while Calabrian chili and smoked salt chocolates have an edgier taste that generate excitement.
—Rai Mincey, Forbes, 28 Dec. 2024
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
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“Lemongrass.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/lemongrass. Accessed 19 Jan. 2025.
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