neroli

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neroli - Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48 :

  Neroli \Ner"o*li\, n. [F. n['e]roli, said to be from the name of
     an Italian princess.] (Chem.)
     An essential oil obtained by distillation from the flowers of
     the orange. It has a strong odor, and is used in perfumery,
     etc.
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     Neroli camphor (Chem.), a white crystalline waxy substance,
        tasteless and odorless, obtained from neroli oil; --
        called also auradin.
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