An aromatic essential oil derived from the flowers of a cananga tree of the subspecies Cananga odorata macrophylla, used in aromatherapy, perfumery, and as a flavouring agent in food.
Origin
Late 19th century.
Definition of cananga oil in US English:
cananga oil
noun
An aromatic essential oil derived from the flowers of a cananga tree of the subspecies Cananga odorata macrophylla, used in aromatherapy, perfumery, and as a flavouring agent in food.