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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Elephantine blue sweet prawns crowd the pool of lemon juice seasoned like the classic Thai soup, with fragrant lemongrass and ginger.
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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
This frozen meal combines shrimp, pollock, and scallops in a coconut, lemongrass, and ginger sauce to create a flavorful, easy-to-make dish.
—Michele Laufik, Martha Stewart, 25 Feb. 2026
Poached salmon is cooked with a lemongrass mixture and set aside for 1-2 hours.
—Phoebe Evans, Southern Living, 15 Feb. 2026
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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
This frozen meal combines shrimp, pollock, and scallops in a coconut, lemongrass, and ginger sauce to create a flavorful, easy-to-make dish.
—Michele Laufik, Martha Stewart, 25 Feb. 2026
Poached salmon is cooked with a lemongrass mixture and set aside for 1-2 hours.
—Phoebe Evans, Southern Living, 15 Feb. 2026
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“Lemongrass.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/lemongrass. Accessed 13 Mar. 2026.
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