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Variant of citronella

citronella Definition

cit·ron·ella (si′trə nelə)

noun

  1. a volatile, sharp-smelling oil used in perfume, soap, insect repellents, etc.
  2. the S Asiatic grass (Cymbopogon nardus) from which this oil is derived

Etymology: ModL < citron: see citron

citronella oil Usage Examples

Modifies a noun

  • oil: There are plans for villages to produce more citronella oil for use by Hindustan Lever.

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