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ilang-ilang

ilang-ilang

9.9
A tropical evergreen tree with very fragrant flowers that provide oil used in perfume
  • noun
  • Philippine
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  • The ilang-ilang tree is known for its fragrant flowers.

Examples

  • An ilang-ilang tree was planted near the entrance to provide both beauty and aroma.

  • The sweet fragrance of ilang-ilang filled the garden, attracting bees and butterflies.

  • Perfume makers often use oil extracted from ilang-ilang flowers for its unique scent.

  • I love the sweet scent of ilang-ilang in the garden.

  • The sweet fragrance of ilang-ilang filled the garden, attracting bees and butterflies.

  • Perfume makers often use oil extracted from ilang-ilang flowers for its unique scent.

  • An ilang-ilang tree was planted near the entrance to provide both beauty and aroma.

Synonyms

ylang-ylang
vsilang-ilang
1 9.9

A tropical evergreen tree with sweet smelling flowers used to make perfume oil

is the alternate common name form used in some regions
Cananga odorata
vsilang-ilang
  • Specialized
8.9

A tropical tree with very fragrant green-yellow flowers used to make perfume oil

is the common name used instead of the formal species label
Cananga
vsilang-ilang
  • Specialized
9.9

A tropical tree with very fragrant flowers used to make perfume

is the single species within that broader botanical group

Surface Forms

ilang-ilang singular
ilang-ilangs plural

Etymology

Ilang-ilang comes from a Philippine (Tagalog) name for the tree, where repeating the part ilang is a common way to name plants. That's why the fragrant tropical tree is called ilang-ilang.