lemon grass

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lemon grass

The chef chops fresh lemon grass for the soup.

Definition

Noun: 1. A tropical grass native to India and Sri Lanka: A tall, perennial grass (Cymbopogon citratus) known for its long, thin, sharp-edged leaves and its strong, lemony aroma and flavor. 2. An aromatic oil that smells like lemon: The essential oil extracted from this grass, widely used as a flavoring in Asian cuisine and as a fragrance in perfumes and medicines.

Usage Examples
  • Noun (Plant):
    • The recipe calls for a stalk of fresh lemon grass to be bruised and added to the soup.
    • You can grow lemon grass in a pot if you live in a temperate climate.
  • Noun (Flavoring/Oil):
    • The distinctive taste of Thai tom yum soup comes from lemon grass.
    • The aroma of lemon grass oil is used in aromatherapy for its calming effects.
Advanced Usage
  • "Lemongrass" as a single word: The term is frequently written as a closed compound, "lemongrass", especially when referring to it as a culinary ingredient or product (e.g., lemongrass paste, lemongrass tea).
    • For a quicker option, you can use minced lemongrass from a tube.
Variants and Related Words
  • Cymbopogon citratus: The botanical (Latin) name for the most common species of lemon grass.
  • Citronella grass (): A closely related species whose oil is used primarily in insect repellents and soaps, rather than in cooking.
Synonyms
  • Citronella (Note: This specifically refers to a different species, , used for its insect-repellent oil. It is not a perfect culinary synonym.)
  • Sereh (Indonesian/Malay name for lemon grass, often used in English contexts discussing Southeast Asian cuisine).
Related Phrases and Idioms
  • Lemongrass-infused: Describing a liquid (like oil, broth, or tea) in which the flavor of lemon grass has been steeped.
    • The chicken was poached in a lemongrass-infused coconut broth.
  • Lemongrass essential oil: The concentrated oil extracted from the grass, used in alternative medicine and perfumery.
lemon grass

The chef chops fresh lemon grass for the soup.

Noun
  1. a tropical grass native to India and Sri Lanka
  2. an aromatic oil that smells like lemon and is widely used in Asian cooking and in perfumes and medicines

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