Lemongrass
Lemongrass (Cymbopogon citratus)
Lemongrass (== Template:IPA ==
The Template:IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet) is a system of phonetic notation based primarily on the Latin alphabet. It was devised by the International Phonetic Association in the late 19th century as a standardized representation of the sounds of spoken language.
Pronunciation
The pronunciation of the term "IPA" is /aɪ piː eɪ/ in English.
Etymology
The term "IPA" is an acronym for the International Phonetic Alphabet. The International Phonetic Association, founded in 1886, created the IPA to provide a single, universal system for the transcription of spoken language.
Related Terms
- Phonetic notation: A system used to visually represent the sounds of speech. The IPA is one type of phonetic notation.
- Phonetics: The study of the physical sounds of human speech. It is concerned with the physical properties of speech sounds (phonemes), and the processes of their physiological production, auditory reception, and neurophysiological perception.
- Phonology: The study of the way sounds function within a particular language or languages. While phonetics concerns the physical production, acoustic transmission and perception of the sounds of speech, phonology describes the way sounds function within a particular language or languages.
- Transcription (linguistics): The systematic representation of spoken language in written form. The source of the words transcribe and transcription, the term means "to write across" in Latin, and it's the process of converting spoken language into written form. In linguistics, this is often done using the IPA.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Lemongrass
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Languages: - East Asian
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한국어,
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Urdu,
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తెలుగు,
தமிழ்,
ಕನ್ನಡ,
Southeast Asian
Indonesian,
Vietnamese,
Thai,
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português do Brasil,
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polski), also known as Cymbopogon citratus, is a tropical plant native to Asia and widely used in Asian cuisine and herbal medicine.
Etymology
The term "lemongrass" is derived from the plant's lemon-like aroma and grass-like appearance. The scientific name, Cymbopogon citratus, is derived from the Greek words kymbe (meaning "boat") and pogon (meaning "beard"), referring to the shape and structure of the plant's flowers, and citratus, a Latin term referring to the plant's citrus-like scent.
Description
Lemongrass is a tall, perennial grass that grows in dense clumps. The leaves are long and slender, with a sharp edge and a bright green color. The plant produces small, white flowers that are rarely seen in cultivation.
Uses
Lemongrass is widely used in Asian cuisine, particularly in Thai cuisine and Vietnamese cuisine, for its distinctive lemon flavor. It is also used in herbal teas and other beverages.
In herbal medicine, lemongrass is used for a variety of health benefits. It is believed to aid in digestion, reduce anxiety, and promote sleep. It is also used as a natural insect repellent.
Related Terms
- Cymbopogon: The genus to which lemongrass belongs.
- Citronella: A closely related species, also used in herbal medicine and as an insect repellent.
- Essential oil: Lemongrass is often used to produce essential oils, which are used in aromatherapy and other alternative therapies.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Lemongrass
- Wikipedia's article - Lemongrass
This WikiMD dictionary article is a stub. You can help make it a full article.
Languages: - East Asian
中文,
日本,
한국어,
South Asian
हिन्दी,
Urdu,
বাংলা,
తెలుగు,
தமிழ்,
ಕನ್ನಡ,
Southeast Asian
Indonesian,
Vietnamese,
Thai,
မြန်မာဘာသာ,
European
español,
Deutsch,
français,
русский,
português do Brasil,
Italian,
polski