Ylang-ylang Noun - Definition, Pictures, Pronunciation And Usage Notes

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Definition of ylang-ylang noun from the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary

ylang-ylang noun  /ˌiːlæŋ ˈiːlæŋ/  /ˌiːlæŋ ˈiːlæŋ/(also ilang-ilang) jump to other results
  1. [uncountable] an oil from the flowers of a tropical tree, used in perfumes and aromatherapy

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  2. [uncountable, countable] a tree with yellow flowers from which this oil is obtained
  3. Word Originlate 19th cent.: from Tagalog ilang-ilang.
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