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citronella oil

noun

  1. a light-yellowish pungent oil, distilled from citronella, used in the manufacture of liniment, perfume, and soap, and as an insect repellent.

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Word History and Origins

Origin of citronella oil1

First recorded in 1880–85

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Example Sentences

As I was bidding the Mahatma good night, he considerately handed me a bottle of citronella oil.

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