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How to pronounce lemongrass in English?

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Type Words
Synonyms lemon grass
Type of grass
Type Words
Synonyms lemon grass, lemongrass oil
Type of oil

Examples of lemongrass

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The true color was a greener shade that designer Isabel Toledo named lemongrass.
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Thai style mussels are steamed with lemongrass cilantro, curry and coconut milk.
From the orlandosentinel.com
I love making my own pastes with all of the limes, garlic, lemongrass and herbs.
From the expressandstar.com
Goraka has a citrus-like tang that recalls equal parts tamarind and lemongrass.
From the latimes.com
The galangal, lemongrass and kaffir lime leaves are available at Asian grocers.
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Lemongrass, greens, eggplant and garlic make up part of an Asian-inspired plot.
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First, about 5 pounds of lemongrass is stripped of its outer layers and shredded.
From the theatlantic.com
Myers Park, followed by Queen City, which smells of lemongrass and ylang-ylang.
From the charlotteobserver.com
Rick Stein's chargrilled sea bass stuffed with shrimp and lemongrass curry paste.
From the guardian.co.uk
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  • An aromatic oil that smells like lemon and is widely used in Asian cooking and in perfumes and medicines
  • A tropical grass native to India and Sri Lanka
  • Cymbopogon citratus (lemongrass) is a genus of about 55 species of grasses, native to warm temperate and tropical regions of the Old World and Oceania. It is a tall perennial grass. ...
  • One of various species of grass of the genus Cymbopogon, which have a lemon-like taste and aroma, and are used as herbs
  • A tall, lemon-scented grass, used in Thai cooking.
  • Fresh lemongrass stalks are the palest green in colour and have a subtle lemon scent. If using in a stock, cut into lengths and then bruise or crush to release the flavour. ...
  • Skin conditioner, soothing agent, muscle relaxant, antisepticup
  • Called "akrai" in Thailand, is a popular ingredient in many Asian dishes. Lemongrass has the reputation of increasing longevity, possibly due to demonstrated anti-biotic properties and its calming effect on the nervous system. Lemongrass oil contains vitamin A and helps to clear the complexion. ...
  • One of the basic ingredients of curries. Only the white bulbous part, just above the root is used. It may be pounded with other ingredients to make a Rempah [Spice Paste]or used crushed or whole to add aromatic fragrance and flavor to dishes.