カナンガ

noun

ylang-ylang; ilang-ilang

Refers to the tropical tree Cananga odorata and its fragrant flowers, often used in perfumery. The term is a loanword, and the katakana form is standard.

See also: イランイラン

• カナンガの花はなから採とれる精せい油ゆは香こう水すいに使つかわれる。

  The essential oil extracted from ylang-ylang flowers is used in perfumes.