- citronella (n.)[citronella 词源字典]
- 1858 in reference to a type of fragrant grass, and especially to the oil it yields, from French citronelle "lemon liquor," from citron (see citrus). Originally an Asiatic grass used in perfumes, later applied to a substance found in lemon oil, etc.[citronella etymology, citronella origin, 英语词源]