| 单词 | indian geranium |
| 释义 | > as lemmasIndian geranium Indian geranium n. the grass palmarosa, Cymbopogon martinii, which yields a fragrant oil; this oil itself, used chiefly in perfumery. ΚΠ 1824 R. Heber Jrnl. 3 Aug. in Narr. Journey Upper Provinces India (1828) I. ix. 186 A shrub whose deep scarlet flowers very much resemble the geranium, and thence called the Indian geranium. 1922 J. J. Sudborough Bernthsen's Text-bk. Org. Chem. (new ed.) xli. 606 Geraniol..is the chief constituent (90 per cent) of Indian geranium oil and of palma-rosa oil, which are largely used for adulterating rose oil. 2005 North Devon Jrnl. (Nexis) 26 May 8 Essential oil of palmarosa has been distilled since the 18th century. It was originally called Turkish or Indian geranium. It does have a hint of geranium about its floral, rosy-lemon aroma. < as lemmas |
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