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ylang-ylang Synonyms
Another word for ylang-ylang
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• noun (Context 1)
A fast-growing tropical tree (Cananga odorata) native to the Indo-Pacific region, belonging to the custard apple family (Annonaceae), cultivated for its drooping, intensely fragrant greenish-yellow flowers with long, strap-shaped petals.
Usage Example
"The botanical conservatory featured a mature cananga whose drooping yellow blossoms perfumed the entire walkway."
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cananga
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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Ylang-ylang. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/ylang--ylang