Definition of lemongrass
: 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
People Are Reading
Recent Examples of lemongrass from the Web
-
The soft, dense, and mildly sweet butter bread here is particularly special to Gaspard, with a cup of steaming tea made from local lemongrass and a smattering of ingredients found in the bush.
-
Note: Look for lemongrass stalks in the spice aisle.
-
Taste: This wheat ale, brewed with lemongrass, is a bit on the thin side but has a decent smack of Lemondrop hops on the finish.
-
Pinwheels of lime and orange slices float along the surface of the steamy water, alongside shredded ginger stalks of lemongrass, and crystals of sea salt.
These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'lemongrass'. Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
First Known Use of lemongrass
1801
Learn More about lemongrass
Seen and Heard
What made you want to look up lemongrass? Please tell us where you read or heard it (including the quote, if possible).
Writing? Check your grammar now!