palmarosa

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palmarosa (countable and uncountable, plural palmarosas)

1. A plant related to lemongrass, but with a rose fragrance, Cymbopogon martini.

   Synonyms: ginger grass, motia grass, rosha grass, rusa grass, sofia grass

2. (uncountable) Essential oil obtained from this plant, used in perfume.

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