citronella en · NOUN
Etymology
Etymology tree French citron French -elle French citronnellebor. English citronella Borrowed from French citronnelle.
Meanings
- (uncountable, usually) A tropical Asian grass, Cymbopogon nardus, that has citrus-scented leaves.
- (uncountable, usually) An essential oil obtained from this plant, often used as an insect repellent.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| citronellas | Number=Plur | lexicographic |
Deriveds
citronella oil · citronellal · citronella grass · citronellol · citronellyl acetate · citronella circuit
Relateds
Translations (5)
fr citronnelle (grass) · ca citronel·la (grass) · pl cytronela (grass) · tl sidronela (grass) · it citronella (grass)