ylang-ylang

Or i·lang-i·lang

[ee-lahng-ee-lahng]

noun

1. 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.

2. the oil or perfume.

ylang-ylang

/ ˌiːlæŋˈiːlæŋ /

noun

1. an aromatic Asian tree, Cananga odorata (or Canangium odoratum ), with fragrant greenish-yellow flowers yielding a volatile oil: family Annonaceae

2. the oil obtained from this tree, used in perfumery

Word History and Origins

Origin of ylang-ylang¹

First recorded in 1875–80, ylang-ylang is from the Tagalog word ilang-ilang

Word History and Origins

Origin of ylang-ylang¹

C19: from Tagalog ilang-ilang