Lemon Balm (Noun)
Meaning 1
Lemony leaves used for a tisane or in soups or fruit punches.
Classification
Nouns denoting foods and drinks.
Examples
- Lemon balm added a bright, citrusy flavor to the homemade lemonade.
- The chef garnished the summer soup with a sprig of fresh lemon balm for added zest.
- To calm her nerves, she sipped on a soothing tisane made from dried lemon balm and chamomile.
- A handful of lemon balm leaves infused in the fruit punch bowl created a refreshing twist on a classic drink.
- The herbalist recommended a lemon balm tea to help alleviate stress and promote relaxation.
Meaning 2
Bushy perennial Old World mint having small white or yellowish flowers and fragrant lemon-flavored leaves; a garden escapee in northern Europe and North America.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- Lemon balm is a member of the mint family that is often used in teas and potpourri.
- She picked a handful of lemon balm from the garden and infused it in her homemade iced tea.
- In many old recipes lemon balm is used as a digestive aid and remedy for anxiety.
- To add a fragrant touch to her bath water, she tossed in a few sprigs of dried lemon balm.
- The garden bed had been overrun with lemon balm, but she loved the way it attracted bees and other pollinators.