lemon verbena

noun

: a small shrub (Aloysia citrodora) of Chile and Argentina that has narrow lemon-scented leaves

Examples of lemon verbena in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Le Monde Gourmand’s take on the trendy scent is fresh and inviting with notes of basil, bergamot, and lemon verbena. — Kara Jillian Brown, InStyle, 1 Sep. 2026

In partnership with Botnia Skincare, the group spent the morning in the field gathering roses, leaves of citronella geranium and lemon verbena at BeeWorthy Farms. — Karen Billing, San Diego Union-Tribune, 21 July 2026

This vibrant margarita is a vessel for spring herbs like lemon balm, anise hyssop, mint, and lemon verbena. — Ginger Crichton, Midwest Living, 2 July 2026

All of Clean Classic’s scents are inspired by life's simplest comforts—fresh laundry, soap, and crisp air—and Warm Cotton is an editor-favorite for its subtle blend of citrus, lemon verbena, cotton flower, orange blossom, musk, and amber. — Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 24 June 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1869, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for lemon verbena

• globigerina
• prolegomena
• tetrahymena
• acarina
• ballerina
• casuarina
• celestina
• concertina
• filipina
• foramina
• leucaena
• littorina