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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Treat yourself to it once a week to improve the look of hair while indulging in its delicious bergamot and lemongrass scent that are sure to earn you compliments.
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Iman Balagam, Vogue, 30 Oct. 2024
Researchers found that a hair tonic containing lemongrass essential oil effectively reduced dandruff.7 It was significantly reduced at a week and even more at two weeks.
—Kathi Valeii, Verywell Health, 24 Oct. 2024
In addition to the ingredients listed above, that could be vermicelli noodles, chicken, basil, pork sausage, perilla leaves, daikon radish, bean sprouts, lemongrass, tofu, salmon or softshell crab.
—Jonathan Shikes, The Denver Post, 8 Aug. 2024
This vegetarian dish takes its cue from one of her favorite Saigon street snacks of sea snails sauteed in a mixture of lemongrass, garlic and coconut milk.
—Betty Hallock, Los Angeles Times, 13 Oct. 2024
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Iman Balagam, Vogue, 30 Oct. 2024
Researchers found that a hair tonic containing lemongrass essential oil effectively reduced dandruff.7 It was significantly reduced at a week and even more at two weeks.
—Kathi Valeii, Verywell Health, 24 Oct. 2024
In addition to the ingredients listed above, that could be vermicelli noodles, chicken, basil, pork sausage, perilla leaves, daikon radish, bean sprouts, lemongrass, tofu, salmon or softshell crab.
—Jonathan Shikes, The Denver Post, 8 Aug. 2024
This vegetarian dish takes its cue from one of her favorite Saigon street snacks of sea snails sauteed in a mixture of lemongrass, garlic and coconut milk.
—Betty Hallock, Los Angeles Times, 13 Oct. 2024
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“Lemongrass.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/lemongrass. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.
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