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lemon balm
noun
: a bushy perennial European mint (Melissa officinalis) often cultivated for its lemon-scented leaves
also
: its leaves
Examples of lemon balm in a Sentence
Recent Examples on the Web
Another small study of adults 23 to 28 years old found that foods containing lemon balm (in this case, a beverage and a yogurt drink) could relieve stress.
—Avery Hurt, Discover Magazine, 19 Mar. 2024
But again, more research is needed to determine lemon balm’s benefits for stress.
—Avery Hurt, Discover Magazine, 19 Mar. 2024
Its pale green color is the natural result of steeping lemon balm and hyssop in the spirit, and it’s bottled at a bracing 130 proof.
—Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 8 Mar. 2024
So things like lemon balm, herbs and things like that.
—John Metcalfe, The Mercury News, 20 Feb. 2024
The hot course section features dry aged tuna with peppered demi-glace, chive, smoked olive oil, sun choke puree and lemon balm.
—Bahar Anooshahr, The Arizona Republic, 20 Feb. 2024
The gooseberry bush is exploding with bright yellow fruit, and their 3-year-old son, Isaac, skips barefoot to investigate a pear tree that flowers next to kale, carrots, lemon balm, and strawberries.
—Alfredo Sosa, The Christian Science Monitor, 1 Dec. 2023
One day, perhaps, lavender and lemon balm will sit on the shelf next to pharmaceuticals in hospital supply closets.
—Gabe Allen, Discover Magazine, 28 Nov. 2023
Made with natural ingredients like green tea, lemon balm, thiamine, and L-tryptophan, these delicious chews keep your dog relaxed, happy, and worry-free.
—Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 9 Nov. 2022
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Word History
First Known Use
1864, in the meaning defined above
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“Lemon balm.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/lemon%20balm. Accessed 23 May. 2024.
Medical Definition
lemon balm
noun
: a bushy perennial Old World mint of the genus Melissa (M. officinalis) often cultivated for its fragrant lemon-flavored leaves and tops that have been used to make a diaphoretic tea
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