n.1 any fragrant grass of the genus Cymbopogon, native to S. Asia.
2 the scented oil from these, used in insect repellent, and perfume and soap manufacture.
Etymology: mod.L, formed as CITRON + dimin. suffix
n.1 any fragrant grass of the genus Cymbopogon, native to S. Asia.
2 the scented oil from these, used in insect repellent, and perfume and soap manufacture.
Etymology: mod.L, formed as CITRON + dimin. suffix
Oxford English vocab. Оксфордский английский словарь. 2012