lemon verbena

American  

noun

1. a plant, Aloysia triphylla, having long, slender leaves with a lemonlike fragrance.

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lemon verbena British  

noun

1. a tropical American verbenaceous shrub, Lippia citriodora, with slender lemon-scented leaves yielding an oil used in perfumery

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Etymology

Origin of lemon verbena

First recorded in 1865–70

Example Sentences

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lemon verbena

Vermont-based Runamok has a serious selection of honeys to play with: Try those infused with hibiscus flower, Arbol chiles or lemon verbena, to name a few.

From Washington Times ● Jul. 18, 2023

But new to her line is chocolate: She uses lemon verbena that she cultivates to infuse bars of dark chocolate with delicate, aromatic floral notes.

From New York Times ● Apr. 18, 2022

Alternatively, many chefs find that lemon verbena delivers a similar flavor profile, as does lime zest to taste.

From Salon ● Jan. 31, 2022

Imagine the sounds of nature, the feel of running water, the smell of lemon verbena.

From Los Angeles Times ● Mar. 24, 2020

I was lying in a mass of ivy and lemon verbena bushes, and at one side of me rose the great face of a wall.

From The Other Side of the Door by Pfeifer, Herman