ilang-ilang

/ˌiˈlæŋ ˌilæŋ/

Definitions of ilang-ilang

1. noun

   evergreen Asian tree with aromatic greenish-yellow flowers yielding a volatile oil; widely grown in the tropics as an ornamental
   synonyms: Cananga odorata, ylang-ylang

   type of:

   angiospermous tree, flowering tree

   any tree having seeds and ovules contained in the ovary
2. noun

   oil distilled from flowers of the ilang-ilang tree; used in perfumery
   type of:

   essential oil, volatile oil

   an oil having the odor or flavor of the plant from which it comes; used in perfume and flavorings