lemon balm
Americannoun
noun
Etymology
Origin of lemon balm
First recorded in 1885–90
Example Sentences
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Most herbs prefer full sun, but some like mint, thyme, chives, parsley and lemon balm will tolerate some shade.
From Seattle Times • Feb. 7, 2024
Many herbs, such as rosemary, basil, cilantro, lemon balm, oregano and mint will grow well in containers.
From Washington Times • May 23, 2023
This relaxing, lemon balm and coriander-scented candle comes with seed paper and a soil pod to plant in the container after the candle is finished.
From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 23, 2022
As the class ended, Joe Makse, 38, who is bisexual, packed a plastic container with his handmade sweet-and-spicy salsa, a blend of peaches, cabbage, tomato, garlic, onions and fresh lemon balm.
From New York Times • Oct. 28, 2022
She boils water and serves us lemon balm tea in dainty yel- low cups.
From "The Queen of Water" by Laura Resau
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