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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To drink, pan-Asian inspired cocktails starring ingredients like yuzu, lemongrass, and Thai basil; plus local wines, and a sake list.
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Melissa Kravitz Hoeffner, Forbes.com, 31 May 2025
The meal's a lifesaver for the solo vegan eater without time to prep a meal, and WIRED vegan reviewer Molly Higgins appreciated that the meals mostly relied on the natural flavors of the vegetables themselves, accented with flavors like curry and lemongrass.
—Matthew Korfhage, Wired News, 28 May 2025
The pair then created the delicious-looking plate with lemongrass and coconut milk, serving it with lettuce.
—Clare Fisher, People.com, 11 Mar. 2025
The jury is still out on whether pork ribs lacquered in lemongrass barbecue sauce provide spiritual enlightenment, but the tender meat is a master class in balancing sweet and savory.
—Joseph Hernandez, Bon Appetit Magazine, 30 May 2025
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Melissa Kravitz Hoeffner, Forbes.com, 31 May 2025
The meal's a lifesaver for the solo vegan eater without time to prep a meal, and WIRED vegan reviewer Molly Higgins appreciated that the meals mostly relied on the natural flavors of the vegetables themselves, accented with flavors like curry and lemongrass.
—Matthew Korfhage, Wired News, 28 May 2025
The pair then created the delicious-looking plate with lemongrass and coconut milk, serving it with lettuce.
—Clare Fisher, People.com, 11 Mar. 2025
The jury is still out on whether pork ribs lacquered in lemongrass barbecue sauce provide spiritual enlightenment, but the tender meat is a master class in balancing sweet and savory.
—Joseph Hernandez, Bon Appetit Magazine, 30 May 2025
See All Example Sentences for lemongrass
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“Lemongrass.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/lemongrass. Accessed 20 Jun. 2025.
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