lemon balm

/ˌlɛmən ˈbɑ(l)m/

/ˈlɛmən bɔm/

Other forms: lemon balms

Definitions 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
   synonyms: Melissa officinalis, bee balm, beebalm, garden balm, sweet balm

   type of:

   herb, herbaceous plant

   a plant lacking a permanent woody stem; many are flowering garden plants or potherbs; some having medicinal properties; some are pests
2. noun

   lemony leaves used for a tisane or in soups or fruit punches
   type of:

   herb

   aromatic potherb used in cookery for its savory qualities