Lemongrass (noun)

1. A tall perennial grass with long narrow leaves and a lemon scent, native to tropical Asia, used in cooking and in herbal medicine.
2. The dried leaves of this plant, used to flavor food and as a herbal tea.

Origin:

From lemongrass, from lemongrass, from lemongrass, from lemon + grass.

Examples:

1. Lemongrass is a popular ingredient in Thai and Southeast Asian cuisine, used to give dishes a fresh, citrusy flavor.
2. The tea made from lemongrass is said to have calming properties and can be used to help with insomnia.
3. Lemongrass oil is a popular ingredient in perfumes and soaps because of its fresh, citrus scent.
4. I added some lemongrass to the stew for a hint of lemon flavor.
5. Lemongrass is also used in traditional medicine for its anti-inflammatory properties.