neroli oil

noun

ner·​o·​li oil ˈner-ə-lē- How to pronounce neroli oil (audio)
: a fragrant pale yellow essential oil obtained from flowers chiefly of the sour orange and used especially in cologne and as a flavoring

Examples of neroli oil in a Sentence

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Word History

Etymology

French néroli, from Italian neroli, from Anna Maria de La Trémoille, princess of Nerola flourished 1670

First Known Use

1849, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of neroli oil was in 1849

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Cite this Entry

“Neroli oil.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/neroli%20oil. Accessed 26 Apr. 2024.

Medical Definition

neroli oil

noun
ner·​o·​li oil ˈner-ə-lē- How to pronounce neroli oil (audio)
: a fragrant pale yellow essential oil obtained from orange flowers and used in perfume and as a flavoring

called also orange-flower oil

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