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
Examples of lemongrass in a Sentence
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Infused with lemongrass and aloe, this shampoo not only tackles pesky odors but also soothes dry and irritated skin.
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Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 3 Apr. 2024
It’s blended with an onslaught of shallots, grilled garlic and lemongrass, but its severity remains immutable.
—Jenn Harris, Los Angeles Times, 21 Mar. 2024
Mirai Clinical – Bath Bomb Sold in sets, the Japanese CBD line of bath bombs come in three scents — eucalyptus, lemongrass and lavender.
—Erin Michelle Newberg, Miami Herald, 30 Jan. 2024
Crab croquettes, under a wig of frizzled lemongrass and lime leaf, are a lovely prelude to that Chilean sea bass, E-San Style, lavish with moons of kabocha squash.
—Shauna Lyon, The New Yorker, 15 Dec. 2023
And the bergamot, yuzu, and lemongrass scent has also garnered praise.
—Alyssa Grabinski, Peoplemag, 24 Jan. 2024
But what sets California Heat apart is its notes of citrus, from floral-bright lemongrass but especially from black lime.
—Betty Hallock, Los Angeles Times, 15 Oct. 2023
Kiwi and star fruit flavors abound, seasoned with lime, lemongrass and ginger.
—Dave McIntyre, Washington Post, 14 Mar. 2024
These include citronella, a few other geranium varieties, plus marigolds, lemongrass, catnip, certain types of mint, lavender, and lantana.
—Karen Garcia, Los Angeles Times, 14 Feb. 2024
Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 3 Apr. 2024
It’s blended with an onslaught of shallots, grilled garlic and lemongrass, but its severity remains immutable.
—Jenn Harris, Los Angeles Times, 21 Mar. 2024
Mirai Clinical – Bath Bomb Sold in sets, the Japanese CBD line of bath bombs come in three scents — eucalyptus, lemongrass and lavender.
—Erin Michelle Newberg, Miami Herald, 30 Jan. 2024
Crab croquettes, under a wig of frizzled lemongrass and lime leaf, are a lovely prelude to that Chilean sea bass, E-San Style, lavish with moons of kabocha squash.
—Shauna Lyon, The New Yorker, 15 Dec. 2023
And the bergamot, yuzu, and lemongrass scent has also garnered praise.
—Alyssa Grabinski, Peoplemag, 24 Jan. 2024
But what sets California Heat apart is its notes of citrus, from floral-bright lemongrass but especially from black lime.
—Betty Hallock, Los Angeles Times, 15 Oct. 2023
Kiwi and star fruit flavors abound, seasoned with lime, lemongrass and ginger.
—Dave McIntyre, Washington Post, 14 Mar. 2024
These include citronella, a few other geranium varieties, plus marigolds, lemongrass, catnip, certain types of mint, lavender, and lantana.
—Karen Garcia, Los Angeles Times, 14 Feb. 2024
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“Lemongrass.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/lemongrass. Accessed 20 Apr. 2024.
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