Cananga odorata
- noun
- Specialized
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Cananga odorata
- The essential oil extracted from Cananga odorata is widely used in perfumery.
Examples
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Studies show that Cananga odorata has calming properties due to its fragrant oil.
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Many gardens in Southeast Asia feature Cananga odorata for its beautiful and aromatic flowers.
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The Cananga odorata tree is often found in tropical gardens.
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Many perfumers use Cananga odorata for its sweet fragrance.
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Many gardens in Southeast Asia feature Cananga odorata for its beautiful and aromatic flowers.
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The essential oil extracted from Cananga odorata is widely used in perfumery.
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Many perfumers use Cananga odorata for its sweet fragrance.
Synonyms
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A tropical evergreen tree with sweet smelling flowers used to make perfume oil
A tropical evergreen tree with very fragrant flowers that provide oil used in perfume
Surface Forms
Morphology
Cananga + odorata
This is a Latin binomial composed of a genus name (Cananga) and a specific epithet (odorata) that literally means 'scented' or 'fragrant'; if a learner knows both constituents they can infer it refers to a fragrant Cananga tree. Botanical naming conventions and the recognizable root 'odor-' (related to English 'odor'/'odorous') make the overall meaning directly derivable from the parts.
Etymology
Cananga odorata is best known as 'ylang-ylang', a name that may come from a local word 'ilang-ilang' meaning 'flower of flowers', because its many greenish-yellow blooms give a very strong sweet smell. People press the flowers to make oil for 'perfume' and to help people feel calm, so the name helps you remember the tree by its scent.