ylang-ylang
noun
variants
or less commonly ilang-ilang
1
: a tree (Cananga odorata) of the custard-apple family that is native to the Malay Archipelago, the Philippines, and adjacent areas and has very fragrant greenish-yellow flowers
2
: a perfume distilled from the flowers of the ylang-ylang tree
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The Red Lane Spa, which smelled of ylang-ylang and frangipani, was another highlight.
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Essence, 18 Oct. 2025
The floral aroma is enhanced by supporting notes of fresh cedar, orange blossom, and ylang-ylang.
—Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 8 Oct. 2025
The pawpaw is genetically related to tropical fruits around the world, such as the ylang-ylang of southeast Asia and the cherimoya of South America.
—Eleanor Nash, Kansas City Star, 28 Aug. 2025
Meanwhile, fragrant organic bath products are made with wild ylang-ylang growing on the property.
—Devorah Lev-Tov, AFAR Media, 26 Aug. 2025
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Essence, 18 Oct. 2025
The floral aroma is enhanced by supporting notes of fresh cedar, orange blossom, and ylang-ylang.
—Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 8 Oct. 2025
The pawpaw is genetically related to tropical fruits around the world, such as the ylang-ylang of southeast Asia and the cherimoya of South America.
—Eleanor Nash, Kansas City Star, 28 Aug. 2025
Meanwhile, fragrant organic bath products are made with wild ylang-ylang growing on the property.
—Devorah Lev-Tov, AFAR Media, 26 Aug. 2025
See All Example Sentences for ylang-ylang
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“Ylang-ylang.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/ylang-ylang. Accessed 4 Nov. 2025.
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