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petitgrain en · NOUN

Pronunciation

  • pœ-tē-grăɴ′
  • /ˌpə.tiˈɡrã/ (UK)
  • /ˌpɛ.tiˈɡreɪn/ (UK)
  • /ˌpə.tiˈɡræ̃/ (UK)
  • /ˌpɛ.tiˈɡræ̃/ (UK)
  • /ˌpə.tiˈɡreɪn/ (UK)
  • /ˌpɛ.tiˈɡrã/ (UK)

Etymology

From French petitgrain.

Meanings

  1. (uncountable) An essential oil that is extracted from the green twigs of the bitter orange plant.
    • Zinarine, natural green and tomato leaf notes with aspects of mint, fig, hyacinth; petitgrain Paradisamide, a long-lasting, fresh tropical fruit note with nuances of grapefruit, rhubarb and cassis; and Florymoss, a floral, green, mossy note which blends well with floral fruity and spicy accords.” 2008 February 23, Chandler Burr, “Ahhh, the Seductive Fragrance of Molecules Under Patent”, in New York Times:
    • Even when preparing less costly synthetic nerolis, French petitgrain is almost invariably employed […] 2007, NPCS Board of Consultants & Engineers, The Complete Technology Book on Flavours, Fragrances and Perfumes: