lemon verbena

noun

: a small shrub (Aloysia citrodora) of Chile and Argentina that has narrow lemon-scented leaves

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Complete the gift with a couple of Pura’s dreamy scent cartridges (hello, lemon verbena). —

Jessica Kasparian, SELF, 5 Nov. 2024 However, the indoor bathroom was equally inviting, with a double sink looking out over the hills, plus lemon verbena and argan oil toiletries from Healing Earth in refillable glass bottles. —

Kate Lewis, Travel + Leisure, 17 Oct. 2024 Boasting scents of white gardenia, fresh magnolia blooms and lemon verbena, this three-wick candle is a sizable, long lasting pick that will infuse floral goodness into your space. —

Sarah Lyon, Southern Living, 12 July 2024 Add the lemon juice, lemon verbena tea, sherry and Galliano L’Autentico. —

Matt Ortile, Condé Nast Traveler, 8 Apr. 2024 See all Example Sentences for lemon verbena

Word History

First Known Use

1869, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler

The first known use of lemon verbena was in 1869

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“Lemon verbena.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/lemon%20verbena. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.

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