lemon balm
Americannoun
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lemon balms
plural
noun
Other Word Forms
Noun Inflected Forms
Etymology
Origin of lemon balm
First recorded in 1885–90
Example Sentences
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In February, during a gnarly bout of the flu, I found both comfort and strength in my very first cup of elderberry lemon balm tea.
From Salon ● Apr. 18, 2025
Herbs with high moisture content like basil, oregano, lemon balm and mint will mold if not dried quickly.
From Seattle Times ● Dec. 13, 2023
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
By now Mamita has finished with the dishes, and she sits next to me on the other bed and hands me a cup of steaming lemon balm tea.
From "The Queen of Water" by Laura Resau
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