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

Learn to make mouthwatering morsels, like prawns with kaffir lime leaves and lemongrass or beef empanadas, and let the lush landscapes on the cookbook’s pages inspire your next trip. —AFAR Media, 2 Sep. 2025

The brightest, and most popular, item is the tofu cubes doused in a spicy-sweet lemongrass chili oil. —Reia Li, AZCentral.com, 29 Aug. 2025

Meanwhile, on the banks, cooking classes sizzle with lemongrass and tamarind—as water buffalo graze lazily beside stilted homes. —Lewis Nunn, Forbes.com, 24 Aug. 2025

In fact, research shows that other scent compounds like linalool (found in lavender and mint) and geraniol (rose and lemongrass) work much better at deterring mosquitoes. —Sharon Liao, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 Aug. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1801, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for lemongrass

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