lemongrass

English

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

Etymology

Compound from English lemon + English grass.

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English

grass

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