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citronella

noun

Etymology

From French citronnelle

  1. borrowed from citronnelle

Definitions

  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.

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Derived

citronella circuit, citronella grass, citronellal, citronella oil, citronellol, citronellyl acetate

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