\ ˌē-ˌläŋ-ˈē-ˌläŋ
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variants:
or less commonly ilang-ilang
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
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“Ylang-ylang.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/ylang-ylang. Accessed 1 Mar. 2021.
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The first known use of ylang-ylang was in 1870
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