citronella
English
noun
Definitions
- (botany) A tropical Asian grass, , that has citrus-scented leaves.
- An essential oil obtained from this plant, often used as an insect repellent.
Etymology
Borrowed from French citronnelle.
Origin
French
citronnelle
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Cognates and derived terms
- citronella Italian
- citron French
- citronnelle French