lemon verbena

noun

: a small shrub (Aloysia triphylla) of Chile and Argentina that has narrow lemon-scented leaves

Examples of lemon verbena in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Add the lemon juice, lemon verbena tea, sherry and Galliano L’Autentico. Matt Ortile, Condé Nast Traveler, 8 Apr. 2024 This cocktail begins with a sweet white vermouth infused with bright lemon verbena. Scott Hocker, theweek, 1 Apr. 2024 The meal offers special mocktail pairings with distinct flavors like lemon verbena, beets and burro, an herb used to make digestive teas and infusions. Christine Chitnis, San Diego Union-Tribune, 2 June 2024 Jasmine, lemon balm or lemon verbena, mint, lavender, eucalyptus, and lemongrass can all easily be grown and harvested for tea later on. Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 22 May 2024 See all Example Sentences for lemon verbena 

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Word History

First Known Use

1869, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of lemon verbena was in 1869

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“Lemon verbena.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/lemon%20verbena. Accessed 4 Jul. 2024.

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