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Definition of Lemon balm
1. Noun. 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.
Exact synonyms: Bee Balm, Beebalm, Garden Balm, Melissa Officinalis, Sweet Balm
Generic synonyms: Herb, Herbaceous Plant
Group relationships: Genus Melissa, Melissa
Generic synonyms: Herb, Herbaceous Plant
Group relationships: Genus Melissa, Melissa
2. Noun. Lemony leaves used for a tisane or in soups or fruit punches.
Generic synonyms: Herb
Group relationships: Bee Balm, Beebalm, Garden Balm, Melissa Officinalis, Sweet Balm
Group relationships: Bee Balm, Beebalm, Garden Balm, Melissa Officinalis, Sweet Balm
Definition of Lemon balm
1. Noun. a perennial herb, ''Melissa officinalis'', of southern Europe; used as a flavouring in ice cream etc ¹
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