ylang-ylang

[US]/[ˈylæŋ ˈylæŋ]/
[UK]/[ˈylæŋ ˈylæŋ]/
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Translation

n.a tropical tree (Cananga odorata) and its fragrant flowers; the scent extracted from the flowers, used in perfumes
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Phrases & Collocations

ylang-ylang scent

love ylang-ylang

ylang-ylang oil

using ylang-ylang

ylang-ylang flower

smell ylang-ylang

with ylang-ylang

ylang-ylang perfume

find ylang-ylang

pure ylang-ylang

Example Sentences

the perfume contained a strong note of ylang-ylang.

she loved the sweet, floral scent of ylang-ylang essential oil.

ylang-ylang blossoms are used in many tropical perfumes.

the resort offered a ylang-ylang massage with fragrant oils.

we bought a ylang-ylang candle to create a relaxing atmosphere.

the ylang-ylang tree is native to the moluccas islands.

she added a few drops of ylang-ylang to her bathwater.

the ylang-ylang fragrance filled the entire room.

ylang-ylang is often blended with other floral scents.

the soap was infused with the scent of ylang-ylang and vanilla.

she found a beautiful ylang-ylang bonsai in the garden.

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