Citronella Definition

sĭtrə-nĕlə
noun
The S Asian grass (Cymbopogon nardus) from which this oil is derived.
Webster's New World
A volatile, sharp-smelling oil used in perfume, soap, insect repellents, etc.
Webster's New World

Other Word Forms of Citronella

Noun

Singular:
citronella
Plural:
citronellas

Origin of Citronella

  • New Latin from French citronnelle lemon oil diminutive of citron citron citron

    From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition

  • From French citronnelle.

    From Wiktionary

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