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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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
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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
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 29 May. 2024.
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