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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Deep in the lush mountains of the Caribbean island of Dominica, amid stands of lemongrass, giant ferns and palms, three roads converge where two lives ended, violently.
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Nina Burleigh, The Hollywood Reporter, 7 May 2024
Their Full of Gratitude candle blends lemongrass with gardenia and comes in a practical jar that will look beautiful even after the candle is burnt out.
—Emily Hochberg, Parents, 2 May 2024
Ferm Living’s Ura soy wax candle comes in three calming scents — lemongrass, fig and chamomile — and is potted in a terra-cotta vessel with an accompanying lid.
—Jamie Sims Angela Koh Caitie Kelly Gage Daughdrill Shannon Adducci Ella Riley-Adams Caitie Kelly Angela Koh, New York Times, 2 May 2024
As one staff member opened my car door and another grabbed my luggage, I was handed a delicious welcome drink made of rum and lemongrass before being escorted into the main building, once the home of the Roe family.
—Taylor McIntyre, Travel + Leisure, 3 Apr. 2024
The Fire and Ice Blend has a soothing lemongrass aroma and is enhanced with menthol and camphor for a satisfying cooling sensation.
—Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 3 Apr. 2024
Search for firm, juicy stalks of lemongrass that are heavy for their size.
—Diep Tran, Los Angeles Times, 1 Apr. 2024
Essential oils such as tea tree, lavender, eucalyptus, lemon, and lemongrass enhance a cleaner's scent.
—Caitlin Sole, Better Homes & Gardens, 20 Mar. 2024
Infused with lemongrass and aloe, this shampoo not only tackles pesky odors but also soothes dry and irritated skin.
—Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 3 Apr. 2024
Nina Burleigh, The Hollywood Reporter, 7 May 2024
Their Full of Gratitude candle blends lemongrass with gardenia and comes in a practical jar that will look beautiful even after the candle is burnt out.
—Emily Hochberg, Parents, 2 May 2024
Ferm Living’s Ura soy wax candle comes in three calming scents — lemongrass, fig and chamomile — and is potted in a terra-cotta vessel with an accompanying lid.
—Jamie Sims Angela Koh Caitie Kelly Gage Daughdrill Shannon Adducci Ella Riley-Adams Caitie Kelly Angela Koh, New York Times, 2 May 2024
As one staff member opened my car door and another grabbed my luggage, I was handed a delicious welcome drink made of rum and lemongrass before being escorted into the main building, once the home of the Roe family.
—Taylor McIntyre, Travel + Leisure, 3 Apr. 2024
The Fire and Ice Blend has a soothing lemongrass aroma and is enhanced with menthol and camphor for a satisfying cooling sensation.
—Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 3 Apr. 2024
Search for firm, juicy stalks of lemongrass that are heavy for their size.
—Diep Tran, Los Angeles Times, 1 Apr. 2024
Essential oils such as tea tree, lavender, eucalyptus, lemon, and lemongrass enhance a cleaner's scent.
—Caitlin Sole, Better Homes & Gardens, 20 Mar. 2024
Infused with lemongrass and aloe, this shampoo not only tackles pesky odors but also soothes dry and irritated skin.
—Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 3 Apr. 2024
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“Lemongrass.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/lemongrass. Accessed 17 May. 2024.
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