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

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lemon grass

The fried edges of the tofu here were a bit fluffier than those at Oh’s, having absorbed all that lemon grass marinade.

From Seattle Times ● Mar. 6, 2024

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

From Seattle Times ● Jan. 7, 2024

Adding turmeric and lemon grass layers in more complexity.

From Washington Times ● Oct. 27, 2023

Bruising the lemon grass releases its flavor and fragrance.

From Washington Times ● Sep. 14, 2023

We followed his tracks for a few hundred yards through the wood, till we suddenly emerged upon a large tract of high lemon grass.

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