Phrase guide
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noun
The fragrant flower of a tropical tree (Cananga odorata) native to southeast Asia.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: countable
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Synonyms: none provided
Antonyms: none provided
noun
An essential oil derived from this flower used in aromatherapy and perfumes.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: uncountable
Qualifier: perfumery
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noun
The tree (Cananga odorata) on which ylang ylang flowers grow.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: countable
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Synonyms: cananga tree
Antonyms: none provided
History
Via Early Modern Spanish, from Tagalog ilang-ilang, from either ilang (“wilderness”) or ilang-ilan (“rare”).
Across languages
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