ylang-ylang
ylang–ylang
noun \ˌē-ˌläŋ-ˈē-ˌläŋ\Definition of YLANG-YLANG
1
: a tree (Cananga odorata) of the custard-apple family that is native to the Malay Archipelago, the Philippines, and adjacent areas and has very fragrant greenish-yellow flowers
2
: a perfume distilled from the flowers of the ylang-ylang tree
Variants of YLANG-YLANG
ylang–ylang also ilang–ilang \ˌē-ˌläŋ-ˈē-ˌläŋ\
Origin of YLANG-YLANG
Tagalog
First Known Use: 1870
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