citronella的词源

英文词源

citronella (n.)

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.

中文词源

citronella：香茅

citron,香橼，-ella,小词后缀。因散发香橼香味而得名。

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