palmarosa
/ˌpalməˈrəʊsə
/noun [mass noun]
1A fragrant tropical Indian grass related to citronella and lemongrass.
- Cymbopogon martinii, family Gramineae.
- The total oil yield of palmarosa increased by 22.6%.
1.1 (also palmarosa oil) The essential oil obtained from palmarosa, used in perfumery and aromatherapy.The essential oils of palmarosa, jasmine, sandalwood, and orange blossom hydrate the face to help hold in natural moisture....
- Bring moisture to dry skin-using essential oils of palmarosa, rosewood or sandalwood.
- Add five drops of an essential oil that benefits the complexion, such as lavender, geranium, or palmarosa.
Origin
Late 19th century: from Italian, literally 'rose palm'.
- extraterritoriality
- extra time
- extratropical
- extrauterine
- extravagance
- extravagancy
- extravagant
- extravagantly
- extravaganza
- extravasate
- extravasation
- extravascular
- extravehicular
- extravert
- extraverted
- extra virgin
- extrema
- Extremadura
- extreme
- extreme fighting
- extremely
- extremeness
- extreme skier
- extreme skiing
- extremes meet