lemongrass

noun lem·on·grass \ ˈle-mən-ˌgras \

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

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At the bars and lounges of The Cosmopolitan, The Pretty Boy is a mix of Ciroc pineapple, lemon and tropical Red Bull, while the Bob and Weave gets you Patron Silver, lime, lemongrass, lychee and cucumber soda.

— regina garcia cano, The Seattle Times, "Sold out or not, Vegas will party during Mayweather-McGregor," 21 Aug. 2017
One summer pie comes with pea shoot pesto, asparagus, snow peas, greens, sesame seeds, and a lemongrass dressing.

— jessica sidman, Bon Appetit, "Two Guys, Daniela Moreira, and a Pizza Truck," 14 Aug. 2017
The bar will serve craft Vietnamese cocktails with ginger, coconut, tamarind or lemongrass.

— bud kennedy, star-telegram, "South Main Village rises, and with it a new Vietnamese restaurant," 1 Aug. 2017
Planting plants such as lemongrass and lemon eucalyptus may help.

— dr. leslie baumann, miamiherald, "How to protect yourself from mosquitoes this summer," 21 July 2017
Snap peas, kohlrabi, and broccoli spigarello are tossed with a lemongrass dressing that stars the sour Turkish pepper urfa biber.

— garrett snyder, Los Angeles Magazine, "The Los Angeles Magazine Hot Restaurant List for July 2017," 18 July 2017
If prioritizing, skip the mango barbecue—which cools the palate but is the least adventurous of the trio—and order just the jerk and the Kim-Chi with lemongrass.

— andy staples, SI.com, "Where to eat, drink in New Orleans," 30 June 2017
Squire also grows herbs such as lemongrass, rosemary, French sorrel and oregano.

— monique o. madan, miamiherald, "This hospital grows its own food, then serves it to patients," 30 June 2017
The Grass on the Field (gin, elderflower liqueur, lemongrass syrup, and lime juice) was herbal and savory, by far the most interesting of the bunch.

— julia thiel, Chicago Reader, "Park & Field’s patio takes outdoor drinking to another level," 28 June 2017

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