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

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

Adding turmeric and lemon grass layers in more complexity.

From Washington Times • Oct. 27, 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

Cilantro, citrus, lemon grass and shallots took center stage in the sai ua.

From Seattle Times • Feb. 24, 2022

Exactly opposite lay several large masses of rock, shaded by a few trees, and on our left lay a small hollow of high lemon grass, bordered by jungle.

From The Rifle and the Hound in Ceylon by Baker, Samuel White, Sir