ylang-ylang

/'i:læɳ'i:læɳ/
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ylang-ylang

The gardener carefully prunes the ylang-ylang tree in the botanical garden.

Definition
  1. Noun:
    • A tropical tree: An evergreen Asian tree (Cananga odorata) cultivated in tropical regions for its fragrant flowers.
    • A fragrant oil: The essential oil extracted from the flowers of this tree, used in perfumery and aromatherapy.
    • The fragrant flower: The greenish-yellow, aromatic flower of the ylang-ylang tree.
Examples of Usage
  • Noun (referring to the tree):
    • The garden was filled with the scent of the ylang-ylang.
    • They planted a ylang-ylang near the patio.
  • Noun (referring to the oil or scent):
    • This perfume contains a note of ylang-ylang.
    • She uses ylang-ylang oil for relaxation.
Advanced Usage
  • Botanical context: In botanical or horticultural writing, specifically refers to the species .
    • The study focused on the cultivation of Cananga odorata, commonly known as ylang-ylang.
  • Commercial/Industrial context: The term is frequently used in the cosmetics, perfume, and aromatherapy industries to denote the essential oil.
    • The company sources its ylang-ylang from sustainable farms in the Comoros.
Variants and Related Words
  • Cananga odorata: The scientific name for the ylang-ylang tree.
  • Ylang-ylang oil / Ylang-ylang essential oil: The distilled product from the flowers.
  • Ilang-ilang: An alternate spelling, reflecting the Tagalog origin of the word.
Synonyms
  • Perfume tree: A common name for the ylang-ylang tree, highlighting its use.
  • Cananga: A shortened form of its scientific name, sometimes used in trade.
Related Phrases
  • Note of ylang-ylang: A phrase used in perfumery to describe the fragrance component.
    • The base notes of the scent feature sandalwood and a hint of ylang-ylang.
  • Ylang-ylang complete / extra: Grading terms for the essential oil based on distillation stages, with "extra" being the highest quality from the first distillation.
    • For therapeutic use, ylang-ylang extra is often recommended.
ylang-ylang

The gardener carefully prunes the ylang-ylang tree in the botanical garden.

Noun
  1. evergreen Asian tree with aromatic greenish-yellow flowers yielding a volatile oil; widely grown in the tropics as an ornamental

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