|
Search over 100 encyclopedias and dictionaries: |
Research categories | Follow us on Twitter |
Research categories
View all topics in the newsView all reference sources at Encyclopedia.com |
|||
ylang-ylang
ylang-ylang , perfume oil obtained by distillation of the fragrant flowers of Cananga odorata, a large tropical Asian tree of the custard-apple family. The oil is highly valued for soaps, cosmetics, and expensive perfumes, particularly in what are known as Oriental blends. |
|
|
Cite this article
"ylang-ylang." The Columbia Encyclopedia, 6th ed.. 2011. Encyclopedia.com. 26 May. 2012 <http://www.encyclopedia.com>. "ylang-ylang." The Columbia Encyclopedia, 6th ed.. 2011. Encyclopedia.com. (May 26, 2012). http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1E1-ylangyla.html "ylang-ylang." The Columbia Encyclopedia, 6th ed.. 2011. Retrieved May 26, 2012 from Encyclopedia.com: http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1E1-ylangyla.html |
|
ylang‐ylang oil
ylang‐ylang oil Aromatic oil from flowers of Philippine tree Cananga odorata used as a flavouring in soft drinks, confectionery, and baked goods.
|
|
|
Cite this article
DAVID A. BENDER. "ylang‐ylang oil." A Dictionary of Food and Nutrition. 2005. Encyclopedia.com. 26 May. 2012 <http://www.encyclopedia.com>. DAVID A. BENDER. "ylang‐ylang oil." A Dictionary of Food and Nutrition. 2005. Encyclopedia.com. (May 26, 2012). http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1O39-ylangylangoil.html DAVID A. BENDER. "ylang‐ylang oil." A Dictionary of Food and Nutrition. 2005. Retrieved May 26, 2012 from Encyclopedia.com: http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1O39-ylangylangoil.html |
|
ylang-ylang
ylang-ylang tree (Cananga odorata) of Malaysia, etc. XIX. of Tagalog orig.
|
|
|
Cite this article
T. F. HOAD. "ylang-ylang." The Concise Oxford Dictionary of English Etymology. 1996. Encyclopedia.com. 26 May. 2012 <http://www.encyclopedia.com>. T. F. HOAD. "ylang-ylang." The Concise Oxford Dictionary of English Etymology. 1996. Encyclopedia.com. (May 26, 2012). http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1O27-ylangylang.html T. F. HOAD. "ylang-ylang." The Concise Oxford Dictionary of English Etymology. 1996. Retrieved May 26, 2012 from Encyclopedia.com: http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1O27-ylangylang.html |
|
ylang ylang
ylang ylang (macassar oil) See CANANGA.
|
|
|
Cite this article
MICHAEL ALLABY. "ylang ylang." A Dictionary of Plant Sciences. 1998. Encyclopedia.com. 26 May. 2012 <http://www.encyclopedia.com>. MICHAEL ALLABY. "ylang ylang." A Dictionary of Plant Sciences. 1998. Encyclopedia.com. (May 26, 2012). http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1O7-ylangylang.html MICHAEL ALLABY. "ylang ylang." A Dictionary of Plant Sciences. 1998. Retrieved May 26, 2012 from Encyclopedia.com: http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1O7-ylangylang.html |
|
ylang-ylang
ylang-ylang
•bang, Battambang, bhang, clang, Da Nang, dang, fang, gang, hang, harangue, kiang, Kuomintang, Kweiyang, Laing, Luang Prabang, meringue, Nanchang, Pahang, pang, parang, Penang, prang, Pyongyang, rang, sang, satang, Shang, shebang, Shenyang, slambang, slang, spang, sprang, Sturm und Drang, tang, thang, trepang, twang, vang, whang, Xizang, yang, Zaozhuang
•Xinjiang, Zhanjiang, Zhenjiang
•Palembang • whiz-bang • charabanc
•pressgang • chaingang • Wolfgang
•strap-hang • ylang-ylang • boomslang
•Semarang • boomerang • linsang
•Sittang • mustang
|
|
|
Cite this article
"ylang-ylang." Oxford Dictionary of Rhymes. 2007. Encyclopedia.com. 26 May. 2012 <http://www.encyclopedia.com>. "ylang-ylang." Oxford Dictionary of Rhymes. 2007. Encyclopedia.com. (May 26, 2012). http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1O233-ylangylang.html "ylang-ylang." Oxford Dictionary of Rhymes. 2007. Retrieved May 26, 2012 from Encyclopedia.com: http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1O233-ylangylang.html |
|
Search over 100 encyclopedias and dictionaries:
HighBeam™ Research, Inc. © Copyright 2012. All rights reserved.
The Encyclopedia.com advertising network includes:
