lemon grass

American  

noun

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

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lemon grass British  

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 )

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Etymology

Origin of lemon grass

First recorded in 1830–40

Example Sentences

The tofu was marinated in lemon grass but also soaked up plenty of that house sauce.

From Seattle Times • Mar. 6, 2024

In a food processor, process the shallots, lemon grass, sugar, oil, garam masala, turmeric, 1 tablespoon salt and 2 teaspoons pepper to form a paste.

From Washington Times • Oct. 27, 2023

Bruising the lemon grass releases its flavor and fragrance.

From Washington Times • Sep. 14, 2023

Dessert was mamón, a muffin dusted with dried lemon grass from Regeneration Farm in Woodinville.

From Seattle Times • May 9, 2023

The long unburnt stalks of the lemon grass waving to and fro before the sights of my rifle so bothered me that I missed the fatal spot, and fired about two inches too high.

From The Rifle and the Hound in Ceylon by Baker, Samuel White, Sir