lemon oil

American  

noun

1. a fragrant yellow essential oil obtained from the rinds of lemons or manufactured synthetically, used as a flavoring and in perfumery, furniture polishes, etc.

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Etymology

Origin of lemon oil

First recorded in 1895–1900

Example Sentences

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lemon oil

For furniture polish, add 1 part olive oil to 3 or 4 parts vinegar, plus some lemon oil if you want that Pledge smell.

From Seattle Times ● Feb. 16, 2024

In a separate bowl, mix the lemon oil, parmesan cheese and ½ cup of pasta water.

From Salon ● May 2, 2023

It’s a “respiratory blend” that includes eucalyptus, mint, and lemon oil, which you’re supposed to apply to your chest like a Vicks Vaporub and breathe in.

From Slate ● Nov. 29, 2018

The breeze of the herbs mingles with the butteriness of the mushrooms and the crackle of ground bread, anointed with lemon oil, to create the taste equivalent of a catchy tune.

From Washington Post ● May 22, 2017

The bed was made, most of the surfaces gleamed with a fresh coat of lemon oil, and a bucket and mop were propped up in the corner.

From "Ophie's Ghosts" by Justina Ireland