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Definition of Citronella
1. Noun. A tropical Asian grass, ''Cymbopogon nardus'', that has lemon-scented leaves ¹
2. Noun. An essential oil obtained from this plant ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Citronella
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Medical Definition of Citronella
1. Cymbopogon (Andropogon) nardus (family Gramineae); a fragrant grass of Ceylon, from which is distilled a volatile oil (c. Oil) used as a perfume and insect repellent. (05 Mar 2000)