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citronella
[ si-truh-nel-uh ]
noun
- a fragrant grass, Cymbopogon nardus, of southern Asia, cultivated as the source of citronella oil.
citronella
/ ˌsɪtrəˈnɛlə /
noun
- Also calledcitronella grass a tropical Asian grass, Cymbopogon (or Andropogon ) nardus, with bluish-green lemon-scented leaves
- Also calledcitronella oil the yellow aromatic oil obtained from this grass, used in insect repellents, soaps, perfumes, etc
citronella
/ sĭt′rə-nĕl′ə /
- The pale-yellow, lemon-scented oil obtained from the leaves of a tropical Asian grass ( Cymbopogon nardus ), used in insect repellents and perfumes. Citronella consists primarily of an aldehyde of octane.
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Word History and Origins
Origin of citronella1
1855–60; < New Latin < French citronelle, equivalent to citron citron + -elle diminutive suffix
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Word History and Origins
Origin of citronella1
C19: New Latin, from French citronnelle lemon balm, from citron lemon
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Example Sentences
Oil of citronella and oil of lemon grass are sometimes substituted for lemon oil.
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Instead of the red color and the white compound, citronella gives a bright yellow color, which does not disappear for some time.
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Then stomachs must be anointed with more citronella; sheets and blankets reassembled, and quiet gradually restored.
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One marrow bone, half a pint of oil, ten cents' worth of citronella.
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You see, citronella comes out in the wash, but there are one or two other things much stronger.
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