citronella

noun cit·ro·nel·la \ˌsi-trə-ˈne-lə\

: an oil that smells somewhat like lemons and that is used in candles, lamps, etc., to keep bugs away

Full Definition of CITRONELLA

: a lemon-scented grass (Cymbopogon nardus) of southern Asia that yields an oil used in perfumery and as an insect repellent; also : its oil

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New Latin, from French citronnelle lemon balm, from citron

First Known Use: circa 1858

Medical Dictionary

noun cit·ro·nel·la \ˌsi-trə-ˈnel-ə\

: a fragrant grass (Cymbopogon nardus) of southern Asia that yields citronella oil

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