lemon balm
Americannoun
noun
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Etymology
Origin of lemon balm
First recorded in 1885–90
Example Sentences
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Herbs that are often promoted for relaxation, stress relief or sleep include valerian root, passionflower, lemon balm and ashwagandha, among others.
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
Then I mixed them with mint and lemon balm from the garden.
From "The Omnivore's Dilemma" by Michael Pollan
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