lemongrass

Lemongrass growing

Meaning

Noun

  • One of various species of grass of the genus Cymbopogon, especially Cymbopogon citratus (species), which have a lemon-like taste and aroma, and are used in cooking, for tea, and for fragrance.
  • Sourgrass, Oxalis pes-caprae (species).

Origin

  • lemon + grass

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