lemon-grass oil

[ lem-uhn-gras, -grahs ]

noun

1. a yellowish to brownish oil distilled from the leaves of certain lemon grasses, especially Cymbopogon citratus, used chiefly in perfumery.

Word History and Origins

Origin of lemon-grass oil¹

First recorded in 1885–90

Example Sentences

They are also the chief lemon-grass oil distillers of Travancore.

From Project Gutenberg

Lemon grass oil forms an important article of export from Ceylon, amounting in value to nearly £7,000 annually.

From Project Gutenberg