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citronella

noun

Meaning

  1. A tropical Asian grass, Cymbopogon nardus, that has citrus-scented leaves.
  2. An essential oil obtained from this plant, often used as an insect repellent.

Etymology / origin

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Related words

citronella grass(English)lemongrass(English)palmarosa(English)rosha grass(English)citron(English)lemon basil(English)citronwood(English)citron melon(English)repellent(English)geranium(English)oils(English)insect(English)

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Sources

  1. DictionaryAPI.dev English dictionary data
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