lemongrass

noun

lem·on·grass ˈle-mən-ˌgras

: a grass (Cymbopogon citratus) of robust habit native to southern India and Ceylon that is grown in tropical regions for its lemon-scented foliage used as a seasoning and that is the source of an aromatic essential oil

also : its foliage

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Best bite: The Umami Steak taco, piled high with lemongrass pepper steak, sticky rice, and furikake mayo. —

Yacob Reyes, Axios, 6 Dec. 2024 Their 2022 is delightful with a nose of lemongrass, lemon zest, honeydew melon, and a touch of saline. —

Mike Desimone and Jeff Jenssen, Robb Report, 4 Nov. 2024 The Bal Harbour Japanese restaurant offers refreshing non-alcoholic drinks, like the Melon Breeze, with honeydew, lemongrass and shiso and Matcha Fizz, made with mint, lemon and matcha green tea soda. —

Sommer Brugal, Axios, 26 Nov. 2024 Aromas of cola and raspberries, lemongrass and lime. —

Tom Mullen, Forbes, 24 Nov. 2024 See all Example Sentences for lemongrass