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Cymbopogon

Cymbopogon

9.9
An oil with a fresh lemon scent used in perfumes and to keep insects away
  • noun
  • /ˌsɪm.bəˈpoʊ.ɡən/
  • Specialized
: aceite de Cymbopogon
  • The laboratory analyzed the Cymbopogon oil to identify its compounds used in natural repellents.

Examples

  • The Cymbopogon oil has a refreshing scent.

  • Farmers often plant Cymbopogon to produce oils that help keep insects away.

  • Many natural perfumes use Cymbopogon for its fresh, lemony scent.

  • Many people use Cymbopogon in their homemade insect repellents.

  • Aromatherapists often recommend Cymbopogon essential oils for their calming properties.

  • Many perfumes are crafted with Cymbopogon oils to enhance their fragrance.

  • You can find Cymbopogon extract in many natural insect repellents.

Synonyms

citronella
vsCymbopogon
1 4.7

An oil from tropical grass with a lemon smell used in candles and sprays to repel insects

is used in perfumery and aromatherapy as well as for insect repelling
lemongrass oil
vsCymbopogon
1 3.5

A lemon-scented oil from a plant used in cooking, perfume, and medicine

is used for perfumery, aromatherapy, and also for repelling insects

Surface Forms

Cymbopogon singular
Cymbopogons plural

Etymology

Cymbopogon (the oil) takes its name from the same plant name made of Greek parts kymbe and pogon, meaning 'boat' and 'beard'. So Cymbopogon oil is the fragrant oil made from those citrus-smelling grasses, like lemongrass.