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

Shrimp & Pork Toast On-A-Stick: A mixture of ground pork and shrimp combined with Hmong aromatics – lemongrass, ginger, garlic, shallots and Thai chilis – seasoned with fish sauce, spread on Texas toast and deep fried. —Jess Fleming, Twin Cities, 9 July 2025

Dozens of different types of fruits, vegetables and herbs are cultivated, such as lemongrass, basil, papayas, melons, chiles and bananas. —Jeanine Barone, Forbes.com, 8 July 2025

Achiote stains the fish, which has also absorbed the aromatics of lemongrass, ginger and sharply citrusy calamansi juice. —Los Angeles Times, 5 July 2025

Full sun Soil Type: Well-draining to dry Soil pH: Neutral 08 of 10 Lemongrass Add some height to your container garden with lemongrass, a herbaceous perennial, that grows up to 4 feet tall. —Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 23 Apr. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1801, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for lemongrass

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