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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lemon grass

Adding turmeric and lemon grass layers in more complexity.

From Washington Times ● Oct. 27, 2023

Bruising the lemon grass releases its flavor and fragrance.

From Washington Times ● Sep. 14, 2023

Dessert was mamón, a muffin dusted with dried lemon grass from Regeneration Farm in Woodinville.

From Seattle Times ● May 9, 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

As to the fragrant lemon grass, it covers most of the hillsides in the more open mountain districts of Ceylon, and is particularly abundant in the central province.

From The Pearl of India by Maturin Murray Ballou

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