Ylang-ylang (Noun)
Meaning
Evergreen Asian tree with aromatic greenish-yellow flowers yielding a volatile oil; widely grown in the tropics as an ornamental.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- The ylang-ylang tree is often incorporated into perfumes due to its potent and pleasing scent.
- Local farmers in the tropical regions grow ylang-ylang trees as an ornamental and cash crop.
- The fragrance of ylang-ylang is said to promote relaxation, and many aromatherapists include its oil in their treatments.
- Tourists visiting the island often take home a small potted ylang-ylang tree as a memento of their stay.
- The volatile oil extracted from ylang-ylang flowers is heavily used in the production of luxury soaps and perfumes.