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citronella oil
noun
- 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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