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citronella Synonyms
Another word for citronella
Choosing another word for citronella depends on context, so the synonyms and similar words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
• noun (Context 1)
A pungent, lemon-scented essential oil distilled from certain tropical Asian grasses, widely used in soaps, perfumes, candles, and insect repellents.
Usage Example
"We lit several candles infused with citronella oil on the patio to keep the mosquitoes away during dinner."
Strongest
citronella oil
• noun (Context 2)
Any of several tall, aromatic perennial tropical grasses of the genus Cymbopogon (family Poaceae), native to southern and southeastern Asia and cultivated as the source of citronella oil.
Usage Example
"Farmers in Sri Lanka and Java cultivate vast fields of citronella grass for commercial oil extraction."
Strongest
citronella grass
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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Citronella. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/citronella