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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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.
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Joseph Hernandez, Bon Appetit Magazine, 30 May 2025
Prawns are quick to cook, packed with lean protein, and work brilliantly in meatball form with lemongrass, garlic, and a little ginger.
—Emily English, Vogue, 26 May 2025
The tom kha gai soup with a magical mix of coconut milk, lemongrass and lime will set Thai food fan bellies in a good place before diving into entrees like yellow, green and red curries, cashew chicken, pad Thai and roasted duck.
—Richard Tribou, The Orlando Sentinel, 25 Apr. 2025
Full sun Soil Type: Well-draining to dry Soil pH: Neutral
Lemongrass
Add some height to your container garden with lemongrass, a herbaceous perennial, that grows up to 4 feet tall.
—Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 23 Apr. 2025
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Joseph Hernandez, Bon Appetit Magazine, 30 May 2025
Prawns are quick to cook, packed with lean protein, and work brilliantly in meatball form with lemongrass, garlic, and a little ginger.
—Emily English, Vogue, 26 May 2025
The tom kha gai soup with a magical mix of coconut milk, lemongrass and lime will set Thai food fan bellies in a good place before diving into entrees like yellow, green and red curries, cashew chicken, pad Thai and roasted duck.
—Richard Tribou, The Orlando Sentinel, 25 Apr. 2025
Full sun Soil Type: Well-draining to dry Soil pH: Neutral
Lemongrass
Add some height to your container garden with lemongrass, a herbaceous perennial, that grows up to 4 feet tall.
—Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 23 Apr. 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 9 Jun. 2025.
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