English Explanatory Dictionary

citronella

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun

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

Word forms

citronella citronellas

Etymology

From French citronnelle

Related words

lemongrass

Derived words

citronella circuit citronella grass citronellal citronella oil citronellol citronellyl acetate

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