ylang ylang
See also: ylang-ylang
English
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editEtymology
editVia Early Modern Spanish, from Tagalog ilang-ilang, from either ilang (“wilderness”) or ilang-ilan (“rare”).
Noun
editylang ylang (countable and uncountable, plural ylang ylangs)
- (countable) The fragrant flower of a tropical tree (Cananga odorata) native to southeast Asia.
- (uncountable) An essential oil derived from this flower used in aromatherapy and perfumes.
- (countable) The tree (Cananga odorata) on which ylang ylang flowers grow.
- Synonym: cananga tree
Translations
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oil
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