citronella
noun
- a volatile, sharp-smelling oil used in perfume, soap, insect repellents, etc.
- the S Asiatic grass (Cymbopogon nardus) from which this oil is derived
See citronella in American Heritage Dictionary 4
(sĭtˌrə-nĕlˈə)
noun- A tropical Asian grass (Cymbopogon nardus) having bluish-green, lemon-scented leaves and an essential oil.
- A pale yellow to brownish aromatic oil obtained from this plant, used chiefly in perfumery and also in some insect repellents and commercial flavorings.
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