Citronella: meaning, definitions and examples

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citronella

 

[ sษชtrษ™หˆnษ›lษ™ ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

essential oil

Citronella is a fragrant grass native to tropical regions, primarily in Asia. It is known for its essential oil, which is extracted from its leaves and stems. This oil is commonly used in aromatherapy and is renowned for its insect-repelling properties. Citronella is often found in candles, sprays, and topical repellents to ward off mosquitoes and other pests. Additionally, citronella has applications in traditional medicine and perfumery.

Synonyms

cymbopogon, lemongrass, mosquito plant.

Examples of usage

  • We lit citronella candles to keep the mosquitoes away.
  • The citronella oil was effective in repelling pests.
  • She added citronella to her homemade insect repellent.
  • They enjoyed the pleasant aroma of citronella in the garden.

Translations

Translations of the word "citronella" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น citronela

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคธเคฟเคŸเฅเคฐเฅ‹เคจเฅ‡เคฒเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Zitronella

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ sitranel

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ั†ะธั‚ั€ะพะฝะตะปะฐ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ cytronella

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใ‚ทใƒˆใƒญใƒใƒฉ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท citronnelle

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ citronela

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท sitrus otu

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์‹œํŠธ๋กœ๋„ฌ๋ผ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุงู„ุณุชุฑูˆู†ูŠู„ุง

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ citronela

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ citronela

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ้ฆ™่Œ…

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ citronela

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ sรญtrรณnelรญa

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ั†ะธั‚ั€ะพะฝะตะปะปะฐ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒชแƒ˜แƒขแƒ แƒแƒœแƒ”แƒšแƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ sitronella

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ citronela

Etymology

The word 'citronella' originates from the French term 'citronnelle,' which is derived from 'citron,' meaning lemon. This reflects the plant's citrusy aroma. The grass is a hybrid species in the Cymbopogon genus and has been utilized in traditional practices for centuries, particularly in Southeast Asia. The essential oil of citronella was popularized in the late 19th century, becoming widely recognized for its mosquito-repelling properties. Over the years, its use has expanded from local applications to global markets, with citronella being a staple in pest control products and natural remedies.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #36,358, this word is encountered relatively rarely in everyday English. It might appear in literary works or specialized texts but isn't essential for general communication.