Usage Note
Zitronenmelisse is lemon balm, a mint-family herb with a lemony scent used in Kräutertees, desserts, and fish dishes. It is commonly grown in German gardens and sold dried for tea. Also written Melisse for short. Used uncountably.
Examples
"Ein Aufguss aus Zitronenmelisse gilt als beruhigendes Hausmittel."
Natural Translation
An infusion of lemon balm is regarded as a calming home remedy.
Literal Translation
An infusion from lemon balm counts as calming home remedy.
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