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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The Vandy’s showcase restaurant item is fried chicken brined with ginger, lemongrass and star anise.
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Bud Kennedy, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 2 June 2026
Marigolds, lemongrass, and wormwood are all plants snakes tend to avoid, says Turner.
—Michelle Mastro, Martha Stewart, 31 May 2026
Produce like shiso and lemongrass is used creatively (like for pastries) while a wide range of herbs and flowers appear throughout the savory dishes and cocktails.
—Sara Rosenthal, Denver Post, 27 May 2026
This Sauvignon Blanc is refreshing and vibrant, showing expressive notes of elderflower, grapefruit, peach, passion fruit and lemongrass.
—Yuri Shima, Forbes.com, 22 May 2026
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Bud Kennedy, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 2 June 2026
Marigolds, lemongrass, and wormwood are all plants snakes tend to avoid, says Turner.
—Michelle Mastro, Martha Stewart, 31 May 2026
Produce like shiso and lemongrass is used creatively (like for pastries) while a wide range of herbs and flowers appear throughout the savory dishes and cocktails.
—Sara Rosenthal, Denver Post, 27 May 2026
This Sauvignon Blanc is refreshing and vibrant, showing expressive notes of elderflower, grapefruit, peach, passion fruit and lemongrass.
—Yuri Shima, Forbes.com, 22 May 2026
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“Lemongrass.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/lemongrass. Accessed 5 Jun. 2026.
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