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

Example Sentences

And feel free to swap out the aromatics inside the cavity, using other herbs, sliced garlic, onion, ginger, chilies or lemon grass.

From Seattle Times • Jan. 7, 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

Spicy Laotian sausage from local Vientiane Grocery gets nestled with Washington clams and mussels in a coconut broth spiked with lemon grass; it also transforms eggs Benedict at brunch.

From Seattle Times • May 1, 2022

They had nearly gained the bank oil the very ver-e of the fall, when a few tufts of lemon grass concealed them from my view.

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