lemon grass

noun

1. any of several lemon-scented grasses of the genus Cymbopogon, especially C. citratus, of tropical regions, yielding lemon-grass oil.

lemon grass

noun

1. a perennial grass, Cymbopogon citratus, with a large flower spike: used in cooking and grown in tropical regions as the source of an aromatic oil ( lemon grass oil )

Word History and Origins

Origin of lemon grass¹

First recorded in 1830–40

Example Sentences

There was way more lemon grass flavor on the tofu sandwich.

From Seattle Times

And feel free to swap out the aromatics inside the cavity, using other herbs, sliced garlic, onion, ginger, chilies or lemon grass.

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Adding turmeric and lemon grass layers in more complexity.

From Washington Times

Bruising the lemon grass releases its flavor and fragrance.

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The purple clams were notably chewy — possibly overcooked — but their saffron-colored broth, which comes courtesy of Yodelin in Leavenworth, tasted gingery, garlicky and sublimely savory, with citrus and chili and lemon grass.

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