Cymbopogon: meaning, definitions and examples
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cymbopogon
[ sษชmหbษpษษกษn ]
botanical term
Cymbopogon is a genus of grasses in the Poaceae family, commonly known as lemon grasses. These grasses are characterized by their tall, tufted growth and aromatic, linear leaves. They are widely distributed in tropical and subtropical regions and are known for their essential oils that are used in culinary and medicinal applications. Cymbopogon species are particularly valued for their high citronella and lemon flavor, making them popular in cooking and as herbal remedies.
Synonyms
citronella, lemon grass, scented grass
Examples of usage
- I added fresh cymbopogon to my stir-fry for extra flavor.
- Cymbopogon oil is used in aromatherapy.
- Growing cymbopogon in the garden attracts beneficial insects.
Translations
Translations of the word "cymbopogon" in other languages:
๐ต๐น cymbopogon
- capim-limรฃo
- capim cidreira
๐ฎ๐ณ เคธเคฟเคฎเฅเคฌเฅเคชเฅเคเฅเคจ
๐ฉ๐ช Cymbopogon
๐ฎ๐ฉ cymbopogon
๐บ๐ฆ ัะธะผะฑะพะฟะพะณะพะฝ
๐ต๐ฑ cymbopogon
๐ฏ๐ต ใทใณใใใดใณ
๐ซ๐ท cymbopogon
๐ช๐ธ cymbopogon
๐น๐ท cymbopogon
๐ฐ๐ท ์์๋ณด๊ณค
๐ธ๐ฆ ุณูู ุจูุจูุฌูู
๐จ๐ฟ cymbopogon
๐ธ๐ฐ cymbopogon
๐จ๐ณ ้ฆๆ น่
๐ธ๐ฎ cymbopogon
๐ฎ๐ธ cymbopogon
๐ฐ๐ฟ cymbopogon
๐ฌ๐ช แกแแแแแแแแแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ cymbopogon
๐ฒ๐ฝ cymbopogon
Word origin
The name 'Cymbopogon' is derived from the Greek words 'kymbฤ,' meaning 'boat,' and 'pogon,' meaning 'beard,' which refers to the boat-shaped structures of the flower heads. The genus was first described in the 19th century, recognizing its distinct characteristics within grasses. Its members are commonly associated with tropical climates, particularly in Asia, Africa, and the Americas. Cymbopogon species have been utilized for centuries in various cultures for culinary purposes and traditional medicine. Over time, the understanding of these grasses has expanded, leading to their cultivation for essential oil extraction, particularly citronella oil, which is popular in insect repellents and perfumes.