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lemongrass in Malay

serai

lemongrass in Malay: serai. In English, lemongrass means 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.

Malay words for lemongrass

species of grass of the genus Cymbopogon
serai

English meaning of lemongrass

  1. noun 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.
  2. noun Sourgrass (Oxalis pes-caprae).

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Questions about lemongrass in Malay

What is the meaning of lemongrass in Malay?
Lemongrass in Malay is serai.
Apakah maksud lemongrass dalam bahasa Melayu?
Lemongrass: serai.
What does lemongrass mean in English?
Lemongrass means 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.

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