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lemongrass.

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

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Meaning & usage

noun
  1. One of various species of grass of the genus Cymbopogon, especially Cymbopogon citratus, which have a lemon-like taste and aroma, and are used in cooking, for tea, and for fragrance.

    uncountable · usually
  2. Sourgrass (Oxalis pes-caprae).

    US · colloquial · uncountable · usually
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From lemon + grass.

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