citronella

citronella
Cymbopogon (Andropogon) nardus (family Gramineae); a fragrant grass of Ceylon, from which is distilled a volatile oil (c. oil) used as a perfume and insect repellent.

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cit·ro·nel·la .si-trə-'nel-ə n
1) CITRONELLA OIL
2) a fragrant grass (Cymbopogon nardus) of southern Asia that yields citronella oil

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cit·ro·nel·la (sit″rə-nelґə) Cymbopogon nardus, the source of citronella oil.

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