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ylang-ylang

/ee-lahng-ee-lahng/US // ˈi lɑŋˈi lɑŋ //UK // (ˌiːlæŋˈiːlæŋ) //

依兰,依兰香,依兰花

Definitions

n.名词 noun
  1. 1
    • : an aromatic tree, Cananga odorata, of the annona family, native to the Philippines, Java, etc., having fragrant, drooping flowers that yield a volatile oil used in perfumery.
    • : the oil or perfume.

Examples

  • The house was a delicious little nest among orange-trees and ylang-ylang.

  • Essence of Ylang-ylang is distilled in Manila and other towns; it used to fetch formerly 1000 francs per kilogramme.

  • In the cool shade of the ylang-ylang tree a native barber is intent upon his customer.

  • I believe I have discovered the ylang-ylang tree, about which there has been so much mystery.

  • On the other hand, her attempt at making perfume from the moso'oi flower (said to be the real ylang-ylang) was a distinct success.