lemon balm
Americannoun
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lemon balms
plural
noun
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Noun Inflected Forms
Etymology
Origin of lemon balm
First recorded in 1885–90
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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
Supposedly, according to her doctor, it’s nervios from working two demand- ing jobs, and she should drink lots of lemon balm tea to calm her nerves.
From "The Queen of Water" by Laura Resau
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