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Lekythos refers to a type of Greek pottery for storing olive oil.

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Lemak is the Malaysian word which literall means fatty or creamy from coconut cream. Lemak is literally translated from Malay which means Fat or Oil but in food, it denotes a richness in the food, particularly from the use of coconut milk.

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Lemak Ginjal is Malay worf for Beef Fat or Suet. Lemak Ginjal is called Ngau Sang in Chinese and Kollupu in Tamil. Tamil is one of the languages in India used in Tamil Nadu in the south of India

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Deutsch: Zitrone
The lemon (Citrus limon) is a species of small evergreen trees in the flowering plant family Rutaceae, native to Asia, primarily Northeast India (Assam), Northern Myanmar or China.

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Lemon Balm refers to a lemon scented herb with mint-like leaves which is generally used to brew an aromatic tea and to flavour salads, meats and poultry.

Deutsch: Zitronenreis / Español: Arroz con limón / Português: Arroz de Limão / Français: Riz au citron / Italiano: Riso al limone /

Lemon Rice refers to a dish from south India, but particularly a native rice dish from Tamil Nadu. It is made from raw rice, lemon salt, turmeric powder, red chilly, oil, ginger, and asafoetida. Lemon rice is seasoned with mustard, and garnished with curry leaves. Lemon rice is ideally served with Papadam (Papad) and Achaar (pickle)

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Lemon Verbena is an herb used to add a delicate, lemon flavor to savory or sweet dishes. Also, Lemon Verbera is a lemon flavoured herb used to make tea, but is also used to flavour salads and some sweet dishes.

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Lemon-Vinegar Water is simply water to which lemon juice or vinegar has been added used to prevent discoloration or darkening of foods, such as apples or artichokes. Lemon-Vinegar Water is made by adding 1/2 to 1 tablespoon lemon juice or vinegar for each quart of water.

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Deutsch: Limonade / Español: Limonada / Português: Limonada / Français: Limonade / Italiano: Limonata

Lemonade is a refreshing drink made primarily from lemon juice, water, and Sugar. It is a popular beverage worldwide, enjoyed for its tart, sweet, and zesty flavour, and is often associated with summertime. Lemonade can be made fresh at home by mixing freshly squeezed lemon juice with water and sweetener, or it can be purchased in bottled or powdered forms.

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Lemongrass refers to the stalks of a grass with a distinct, lemon flavor, grown in tropical climates. Lemongrass is popular in Thai cooking. Lemongrass also refers to an herb which has long, thin, gray-green leaves which is considered one of the most important flavourings in Caribbean cooking.

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