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Definition of: citronella
(sit′rə·nel′ə) noun
A grass (Cymbopogon nardus) cultivated in Ceylon, yielding citronella oil, which is used in perfumery, in cooking for flavoring, and as protection against mosquitos. Also citronella grass. [<NL <CITRON; so called from its odor]
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