lemongrass

Definitions

1. One of various species of grass of the genus Cymbopogon, especially Cymbopogon citratus, which have a lemon-like taste and aroma, and are used in cooking, for tea, and for fragrance.
   uncountable, usually
2. Sourgrass, Oxalis pes-caprae.
   US, colloquial, uncountable, usually

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Examples

“You could just use⟳ ordinary shop-bought kecap manis to marinade the meat, but making your own⟳ is easy, has a far more elegant fragrance and is, above all, such a great brag! Flavouring kecap manis is an intensely personal thing, so try⟳ this version now and next time cook⟳ the sauce down with crushed, split⟳ lemongrass and a shredded lime leaf.”

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