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 $3 sausage made with pork, green onions and lemongrass was also a hit, but the pad Thai stole the show.
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Brianna Taylor, Sacramento Bee, 14 Mar. 2025
Patel gets fish daily, glazes it with lemongrass and serves it with a soul-warming coconut curry.
—Andy Wang, Forbes, 10 Mar. 2025
Its formulation is steeped in nourishing natural ingredients, and the smell—a mixture of bergamot, yuzu, and lemongrass—has such a loyal following that it’s been made into a candle and a hair perfume.
—Jenny Berg, Vogue, 4 Feb. 2025
The Moonlit Mile currently on the menu blends yuzu, blackberry and lemongrass, while the West L.A. Fadeway includes tamarind tea and fresh tamarind, cardamom, bitter lekker and sparkling water.
—Heidi Finley, Charlotte Observer, 30 Jan. 2025
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Brianna Taylor, Sacramento Bee, 14 Mar. 2025
Patel gets fish daily, glazes it with lemongrass and serves it with a soul-warming coconut curry.
—Andy Wang, Forbes, 10 Mar. 2025
Its formulation is steeped in nourishing natural ingredients, and the smell—a mixture of bergamot, yuzu, and lemongrass—has such a loyal following that it’s been made into a candle and a hair perfume.
—Jenny Berg, Vogue, 4 Feb. 2025
The Moonlit Mile currently on the menu blends yuzu, blackberry and lemongrass, while the West L.A. Fadeway includes tamarind tea and fresh tamarind, cardamom, bitter lekker and sparkling water.
—Heidi Finley, Charlotte Observer, 30 Jan. 2025
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“Lemongrass.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/lemongrass. Accessed 9 Apr. 2025.
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