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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This is the group’s accolade, and while each property has its unique offering, the Signature Experience 1 (vodka based with lemongrass, elderflower, and basil) is a mainstay.
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Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Apr. 2026
House specials include bo kho and bun bo hue, which is a spicy lemongrass beef noodle soup, according to the menu.
—Corey Schmidt, Sacbee.com, 23 Apr. 2026
The tom yum spicy-and-sour noodle soup with lemongrass is as bold as ever.
—Bud Kennedy, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 22 Apr. 2026
Her homage to San Francisco is the lemongrass cioppino, a herbaceous riff on the city’s classic Fisherman's Wharf stew.
—Susmita Baral, Travel + Leisure, 20 Apr. 2026
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Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Apr. 2026
House specials include bo kho and bun bo hue, which is a spicy lemongrass beef noodle soup, according to the menu.
—Corey Schmidt, Sacbee.com, 23 Apr. 2026
The tom yum spicy-and-sour noodle soup with lemongrass is as bold as ever.
—Bud Kennedy, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 22 Apr. 2026
Her homage to San Francisco is the lemongrass cioppino, a herbaceous riff on the city’s classic Fisherman's Wharf stew.
—Susmita Baral, Travel + Leisure, 20 Apr. 2026
See All Example Sentences for lemongrass
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“Lemongrass.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/lemongrass. Accessed 25 Apr. 2026.
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