lemongrass

/lɪˈmɒnɡræs/

noun★Intermediate— a fragrant grass used in cooking and traditional medicineLoanword from English lemongrass

informal

A tall, aromatic grass (Cymbopogon) with a lemon-like scent, commonly used as a culinary herb and in traditional medicine.

Chúng ta có thể dùng sả để làm nước sốt cho món gà.

We can use lemongrass to make sauce for the chicken.

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Lemongrass is widely used in Southeast Asian, Indian, and Latin American cuisines.

Collocations

lemongrass teatrà sảlemongrass oildầu sảlemongrass chickengà sả

Synonyms

💡Pro Tip

Culinary Use

Lemongrass is often used in soups, curries, and marinades for its citrusy flavor.

📖Word Origin

From English 'lemon' + 'grass', referring to its lemon-like scent and grass-like appearance.

📝Usage Notes

In Vietnamese, lemongrass is commonly known as 'sả' and is a staple in many traditional dishes.

Word Breakdown

lemon

a citrus fruit

root

grass

a type of plant

root

Từ Điển Việt Anh

lemongrass

/lɪˈmɒnɡræs/

noun★Intermediate— a fragrant grass used in cooking and traditional medicineLoanword from English lemongrass

informal

A tall, aromatic grass (Cymbopogon) with a lemon-like scent, commonly used as a culinary herb and in traditional medicine.

Chúng ta có thể dùng sả để làm nước sốt cho món gà.

We can use lemongrass to make sauce for the chicken.

💡

Lemongrass is widely used in Southeast Asian, Indian, and Latin American cuisines.

Collocations

lemongrass teatrà sảlemongrass oildầu sảlemongrass chickengà sả

Synonyms

💡Pro Tip

Culinary Use

Lemongrass is often used in soups, curries, and marinades for its citrusy flavor.

📖Word Origin

From English 'lemon' + 'grass', referring to its lemon-like scent and grass-like appearance.

📝Usage Notes

In Vietnamese, lemongrass is commonly known as 'sả' and is a staple in many traditional dishes.

Word Breakdown

lemon

a citrus fruit

root

grass

a type of plant

root

Từ Điển Việt Anh