lemon grass

American  

noun

1. any of several lemon-scented grasses of the genus Cymbopogon, especially C. citratus, of tropical regions, yielding lemon-grass oil.

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lemon grass British  

noun

1. a perennial grass, Cymbopogon citratus, with a large flower spike: used in cooking and grown in tropical regions as the source of an aromatic oil ( lemon grass oil )

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Etymology

Origin of lemon grass

First recorded in 1830–40

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Example Sentences

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lemon grass

The fried edges of the tofu here were a bit fluffier than those at Oh’s, having absorbed all that lemon grass marinade.

From Seattle Times ● Mar. 6, 2024

In a food processor, process the shallots, lemon grass, sugar, oil, garam masala, turmeric, 1 tablespoon salt and 2 teaspoons pepper to form a paste.

From Washington Times ● Oct. 27, 2023

Bruising the lemon grass releases its flavor and fragrance.

From Washington Times ● Sep. 14, 2023

The purple clams were notably chewy — possibly overcooked — but their saffron-colored broth, which comes courtesy of Yodelin in Leavenworth, tasted gingery, garlicky and sublimely savory, with citrus and chili and lemon grass.

From Seattle Times ● Aug. 10, 2023

This was about sixty feet high, from the top of which the mountain commenced its ascent, which, though very precipitous was so covered with long lemon grass that it was easy enough to climb.

From Eight Years' Wanderings in Ceylon by Sir Samuel White Baker

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