Petitgrain
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˌpə.tiˈɡræ̃/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Petitgrain is a noun meaning An essential oil that is extracted from the green twigs of the bitter orange plant.
Meaning
An essential oil that is extracted from the green twigs of the bitter orange plant.
Example Sentences
Even when preparing less costly synthetic nerolis, French petitgrain is almost invariably employed […]
Zinarine, natural green and tomato leaf notes with aspects of mint, fig, hyacinth; petitgrain Paradisamide, a long-lasting, fresh tropical fruit note with nuances of grapefruit, rhubarb and cassis; and Florymoss, a floral, green, mossy note which blends well with floral fruity and spicy accords.”
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include bergamot, citronella, burgamot, palmarosa, orangequat, wintergreen.
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