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
- : 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.
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