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citronella

/si-truh-nel-uh/US // ˌsɪ trəˈnɛl ə //UK // (ˌsɪtrəˈnɛlə) //

香茅草,香茅,香茅花,香茅酒

Definitions

n.名词 noun
  1. 1
    • : a fragrant grass, Cymbopogon nardus, of southern Asia, cultivated as the source of citronella oil.
    • : citronella oil.

Examples

  • From starting grills, to lighting fireworks, to burning citronella candles, this little lighter is the true hero of the summer season.

  • Oil of citronella and oil of lemon grass are sometimes substituted for lemon oil.

  • Instead of the red color and the white compound, citronella gives a bright yellow color, which does not disappear for some time.

  • Then stomachs must be anointed with more citronella; sheets and blankets reassembled, and quiet gradually restored.

  • One marrow bone, half a pint of oil, ten cents' worth of citronella.

  • You see, citronella comes out in the wash, but there are one or two other things much stronger.