ylang-ylang
- noun
- /ɪˈlæŋˌlæŋ/
- In many tropical gardens, you can find the ylang-ylang tree, known for its beautiful greenish-yellow flowers.
Examples
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She loves the scent of ylang-ylang in her perfume.
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Gardeners in tropical regions often plant ylang-ylang as a decorative tree.
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The oil extracted from ylang-ylang flowers is highly valued in aromatherapy.
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The perfume had a sweet, exotic scent thanks to the addition of ylang-ylang oil.
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The ylang-ylang tree is known for its beautiful flowers.
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The fragrance of ylang-ylang is commonly used in high-end perfumes, giving them a unique floral scent.
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Aromatherapists often recommend ylang-ylang oil for its calming properties and sweet, rich aroma.
Synonyms
A tropical tree with very fragrant green-yellow flowers used to make perfume oil
A tropical evergreen tree with very fragrant flowers that provide oil used in perfume
How Fragrant
Surface Forms
Etymology
The word ylang-ylang comes from the local Malay and Tagalog name ilang-ilang, the native name for the tree's flowers. The repeated name has a sing-song sound that helps you remember the tree's very sweet, strong scent and why its oil is popular in perfumes.