citronella

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Meaning

A tropical Asian grass, Cymbopogon nardus, that has citrus-scented leaves.

An essential oil obtained from this plant, often used as an insect repellent.

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It's a basic, but budget-friendly mosquito solution — pick up a few of these long-lasting, 30-hour Cutter bucket citronella candles to keep your porch or patio a bug-free zone. Source: Internet

Hand-poured in a reclaimed teak vessel, this citronella candle is the perfect patio accessory for summer evenings. Source: Internet

Hand-poured into a rippled glass vessel, this petite soy wax candle is infused with natural citronella to keep bugs at bay during the summer months. Source: Internet

On a recent humid June day, he spent his afternoon resting on his back porch next to a citronella candle, talking to his wife, playing with his cat and swiping at mosquitoes. Source: Internet

The U.S. Center for Disease Control and Prevention does not include citronella products on its list of recommended mosquito repellents. Source: Internet

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