noun
- a fragrant grass native to tropical Asia whose oil is used as an insect repellent
- the essential oil extracted from citronella grass, used in candles, sprays, and other products to repel insects
Examples
- We planted citronella around the patio to keep mosquitoes away.
- The citronella candles helped make our outdoor dinner more enjoyable.
- She applied citronella oil to her skin before the camping trip.
- The garden center sells citronella plants during mosquito season.
- Citronella has a strong, lemony scent that insects dislike.
- Many natural insect repellents contain citronella as the main ingredient.