Lemongrass: meaning, definitions and examples

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lemongrass

 

[ หˆlษ›mษ™nหŒษกrรฆs ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

culinary herb

Lemongrass is a tropical plant that is widely used as a culinary herb in Southeast Asian cuisine. It has a unique citrus flavor and is known for its fragrant aroma. The stalks are often used in curries, soups, and teas, imparting a fresh, lemony taste to dishes. Additionally, lemongrass is claimed to have various health benefits, including anti-inflammatory and antibacterial properties, making it a popular ingredient in herbal remedies. It is typically sold fresh, dried, or in powdered form.

Synonyms

citronella, lemon grass

Examples of usage

  • I love adding lemongrass to my Thai curry.
  • The lemongrass infusion gave the soup a refreshing taste.
  • You can find lemongrass in the Asian grocery section.
  • She brewed lemongrass tea for its calming effects.

Translations

Translations of the word "lemongrass" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น capim-limรฃo

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคจเฅ€เค‚เคฌเฅ‚ เค˜เคพเคธ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Zitronengras

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ serai

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะปะตะผะพะฝะณั€ะฐั

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ trawa cytrynowa

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใƒฌใƒขใƒณใ‚ฐใƒฉใ‚น

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท citronnelle

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ hierba limรณn

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท limon otu

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋ ˆ๋ชฌ๊ทธ๋ผ์Šค

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุนุดุจ ุงู„ู„ูŠู…ูˆู†

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ citronela

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ citronela

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ้ฆ™่Œ…

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ limonska trava

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ sรญtrรณnugras

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะปะธะผะพะฝ ัˆำฉะฑั–

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒšแƒ˜แƒ›แƒแƒœแƒ˜แƒก แƒ‘แƒแƒšแƒแƒฎแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ limon otu

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ hierba limรณn

Etymology

The word 'lemongrass' is derived from the combination of 'lemon' and 'grass.' The term became popular in English during the late 19th to early 20th centuries, as the cultivation of the plant increased for culinary use, particularly influenced by various Asian cuisines. Lemongrass is native to tropical regions of Asia and has been used for centuries in traditional medicine and cooking, especially in countries such as Thailand, Vietnam, and Malaysia. The scientific name of lemongrass is Cymbopogon citratus, reflecting its lemony flavor derived from the essential oils present in its stalks. This herb is valued not only for its taste but also for its ability to add depth to dishes, making it a staple in modern cooking and herbal medicine practices.