Cymbopogon: meaning, definitions and examples

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cymbopogon

 

[ sษชmหˆbษ’pษ™ษกษ’n ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

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:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น cymbopogon

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคธเคฟเคฎเฅเคฌเฅ‹เคชเฅ‹เค—เฅ‹เคจ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Cymbopogon

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ cymbopogon

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ั†ะธะผะฑะพะฟะพะณะพะฝ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ cymbopogon

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใ‚ทใƒณใƒœใƒใ‚ดใƒณ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท cymbopogon

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ cymbopogon

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท cymbopogon

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์‹œ์Œ๋ณด๊ณค

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุณูŠู…ุจูˆุจูˆุฌูˆู†

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ cymbopogon

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ cymbopogon

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ้ฆ™ๆ น่‰

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ cymbopogon

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ cymbopogon

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ cymbopogon

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒกแƒ˜แƒ›แƒ‘แƒแƒžแƒแƒ’แƒแƒœแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ cymbopogon

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ cymbopogon

Etymology

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.