Definition of CITRONELLA

citronella

Plural: citronellas

Noun

  • A tropical Asian grass, Cymbopogon nardus, that has citrus-scented leaves.
  • An essential oil obtained from this plant, often used as an insect repellent.

Origin / Etymology

From French citronnelle. See citro- + nella.

Scrabble Score: 12

citronella: valid Scrabble (US) TWL Word
citronella: valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
citronella: valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 16

citronella: valid Words With Friends Word