“ilang”

The following 2 entries include the term ilang.

ilang-ilang

noun

: 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

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ilang-ilang oil

noun

: a yellowish essential oil that has a fine floral odor, is obtained chiefly in the Philippines and on Réunion Island from the flowers of the ilang-ilang tree, and is used in perfumes, cosmetics, and soaps compare cananga oil

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