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ylang-ylang

ylang-ylang

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A tropical evergreen tree with sweet smelling flowers used to make perfume oil
  • noun
  • /ɪˈlæŋˌlæŋ/
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  • In many tropical gardens, you can find the ylang-ylang tree, known for its beautiful greenish-yellow flowers.

Examples

  • She loves the scent of ylang-ylang in her perfume.

  • Gardeners in tropical regions often plant ylang-ylang as a decorative tree.

  • The oil extracted from ylang-ylang flowers is highly valued in aromatherapy.

  • The perfume had a sweet, exotic scent thanks to the addition of ylang-ylang oil.

  • The ylang-ylang tree is known for its beautiful flowers.

  • The fragrance of ylang-ylang is commonly used in high-end perfumes, giving them a unique floral scent.

  • Aromatherapists often recommend ylang-ylang oil for its calming properties and sweet, rich aroma.

Synonyms

Cananga odorata
vsylang-ylang
  • Specialized
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A tropical tree with very fragrant green-yellow flowers used to make perfume oil

is the common ornamental and perfume source name rather than the scientific label
ilang-ilang
vsylang-ylang
  • Philippine
9.9

A tropical evergreen tree with very fragrant flowers that provide oil used in perfume

is the standard English common name rather than the regional form

How Fragrant

ylang-ylang
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rose oil
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amyris
  • Specialized
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almond oil
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jojoba
  • US
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Surface Forms

ylang-ylang singular
ylang-ylangs plural

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.