ylang-ylang
(ˈiːlæŋˈiːlæŋ)
Also yhlang-, i(h)lang-.
[a. Tagalog álang-{iacu}lang.]
An anonaceous tree (Canangium odoratum) of Malaysia, the Philippines, etc., with fragrant greenish-yellow flowers from which a perfume is distilled; hence, the perfume itself.
| 1876 Jrnl. Chem. Soc. I. 243 Oxidation of Essential Oils... Citronella and yhlang yhlang developed no hydrogen peroxide. 1881 Ibid. XL. 916 Cananga Oil... This oil, also known as Hang-lang or Alanguilan oil. 1882 Englishman (Calcutta) 2 Dec. 4/5 Atkinson's Perfumery. Ess. Ylang Ylang, Frangipanne. 1884 Miller Plant-n., Cananga odorata, Ilang-Ilang-tree. |
Hence yˈlangol Chem. (See quot.)
| 1895 Jrnl. Chem. Soc. LXVIII. i. 243 Ylangol, C10H18O, the isomeride of geraniol. |