Definition for ilang-ilang (2 of 2)
ylang-ylang
or i·lang-i·lang
[ ee-lahng-ee-lahng ]
/ ˈi lɑŋˈi lɑŋ /
noun
an aromatic tree, Cananga odorata, of the annona family, native to the Philippines, Java, etc., having fragrant, drooping flowers that yield a volatile oil used in perfumery.
the oil or perfume.
Origin of ylang-ylang
First recorded in 1875–80, ylang-ylang is from the Tagalog word ilang-ilang
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Examples from the Web for ilang-ilang
Baillon designated as Canangium the section of the genus Uvaria, from which he would not separate the Ilang-ilang tree.
A triangular tray of bayug or of ilang-ilang wood decorated with palm fronds is made and suspended from the rafters of the house.
The Manbos of Mindano|John M. GarvanThe rich fragrance of the ilang-ilang reaches even to the window which looks out on the lake.
Friars and Filipinos|Jose Rizal
British Dictionary definitions for ilang-ilang (1 of 2)
British Dictionary definitions for ilang-ilang (2 of 2)
ylang-ylang
ilang-ilang
/ (ˌiːlæŋˈiːlæŋ) /
noun
an aromatic Asian tree, Cananga odorata (or Canangium odoratum), with fragrant greenish-yellow flowers yielding a volatile oil: family Annonaceae
the oil obtained from this tree, used in perfumery
Word Origin for ylang-ylang
C19: from Tagalog ilang-ilang
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