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 Researchers found that a hair tonic containing lemongrass essential oil effectively reduced dandruff.7 It was significantly reduced at a week and even more at two weeks. —

Kathi Valeii Published, Verywell Health, 2 July 2024 While many of those spices are Middle Eastern, Thai ingredients such as lemongrass, coconut milk and galangal are also present. —

Keith Pandolfi, The Enquirer, 28 May 2024 Formulated with natural citronella and lemongrass to keep the bugs away, this small 4-ounce bottle is perfect for travel. —

Jean Chen Smith, Travel + Leisure, 26 June 2024 The presence of lemongrass is evident, and that extra green zhuzh makes the bite complete. —

Kaitlyn Rosati, New York Daily News, 21 Feb. 2024 See all Example Sentences for lemongrass

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