ˈrōd ə nˌȯl, -ˌōl noun
( -s )
Etymology: International Scientific Vocabulary rhodin- (from Latin rhodinus made from roses, from Greek rhodinos, from rhodon rose) + -ol — more at rose
1. : a liquid obtained usually from geranium oil or rose oil, consisting essentially of citronellol and geraniol, and used in perfumes especially of the rose type
2. : levorotatory citronellol