Definitions
from The Century Dictionary.
- noun A subgenus of plants, of the large genus Lippia, which contains the commonly known lemon verbena (L. citriodora).
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Examples
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He admits the intemperance and shrewishness of the mother; characterizes Josepha as lazy and vulgar; calls Aloysia a malicious person and coquette; dismisses the youngest, Sophie, as too young to be anything but simply a good though thoughtless creature.
The Loves of Great Composers Kobbe, Gustav 1905
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Josepha as lazy and vulgar; calls Aloysia a malicious person and coquette; dismisses the youngest, Sophie, as too young to be anything but simply a good though thoughtless creature.
The Loves of Great Composers Gustav Kobb�� 1887
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Lemon verbena Aloysia triphylla/Lippia citriodora/Verbena citriodora is one of the most uplifting and beautiful perfumes in the world in my mind, a scent I grew up with and always feel like home when I smell it.
Herbal Tea Notes Ayala Sender 2009
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Lemon verbena Aloysia triphylla/Lippia citriodora/Verbena citriodora is one of the most uplifting and beautiful perfumes in the world in my mind, a scent I grew up with and always feel like home when I smell it.
Archive 2009-06-01 Ayala Sender 2009
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The most important of these plants include: mesquite, various species of acacia including Acacia smallii and A. tortuosa, desert hackberry, javelina bush, cenizo (sometimes called purple sage), common bee-brush or white brush (Aloysia wrightii), Texas prickly pear, and tasajillo or desert Christmas cactus.
Tamaulipan mezquital 2008
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The most common shrubs were probably chaparro (Zizyphus obtusifolia) and jazmincillo (Aloysia gratissima).
Tamaulipan mezquital 2008
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Lemon Verbena Lemon verbena is a South American plant, Aloysia triphylla, a relative of Mexican oregano.
On Food and Cooking, The Science and Lore of the Kitchen Harold McGee 2004
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Lemon Verbena Lemon verbena is a South American plant, Aloysia triphylla, a relative of Mexican oregano.
On Food and Cooking, The Science and Lore of the Kitchen Harold McGee 2004
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Cymbopogon citratus lemon verbena, Aloysia triphylla lentil.
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In a convulsive effort to utter the loved name of Aloysia, the vision passed away, and she found herself in the dark church and on the cold flags, weeping away the overflow of a heart too full of joy.
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