Meaning of ylang ylang | Babel Free

Definitions

1. The fragrant flower of a tropical tree (Cananga odorata) native to southeast Asia.
   countable
2. An essential oil derived from this flower used in aromatherapy and perfumes.
   uncountable
3. The tree (Cananga odorata) on which ylang ylang flowers grow.
   countable

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Examples

“Essential oils such as jasmine, rose, vetiver, ilang-ilang, iris, vanilla, sandalwood or lavender cannot be synthesised in the laboratory.”

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