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YLANG-YLANG [3 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2016-03-09
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Botany
- Medicinal Plants
Universal entry(ies) Record 1
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- ylang-ylang tree
1, record 1, English, ylang%2Dylang%20tree
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- ilang-ilang 2, record 1, English, ilang%2Dilang
correct
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Annonaceae family. 3, record 1, English, - ylang%2Dylang%20tree
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Grown as an ornamental [tree] in the tropics and in the Philippine Islands for the perfume oil distilled from the flowers. [also used as a medicinal plant] 3, record 1, English, - ylang%2Dylang%20tree
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Botanique
- Culture des plantes médicinales
Entrée(s) universelle(s) Record 1
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- ylang-ylang
1, record 1, French, ylang%2Dylang
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- canang odorant 2, record 1, French, canang%20odorant
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Famille des Anonacées. 1, record 1, French, - ylang%2Dylang
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Grand arbre [...] planté autour des maisons en Asie tropicale [...] son odeur [...] rappelle la jacinthe et la girofle [...]. En distillant les fleurs, on obtient une essence [importée] en Europe pour les parfums. L'ylang-ylang est par ailleurs hypotenseur et antiseptique. 1, record 1, French, - ylang%2Dylang
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Botánica
- Cultivo de plantas medicinales
Entrada(s) universal(es) Record 1
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- ilang-ilang
1, record 1, Spanish, ilang%2Dilang
masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
- cananga 1, record 1, Spanish, cananga
feminine noun
- alangilán 1, record 1, Spanish, alangil%C3%A1n
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2011-06-29
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Chemistry
- Food Additives
- Perfume and Cosmetics Industry
- Cosmetology
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- ylang-ylang oil
1, record 2, English, ylang%2Dylang%20oil
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- ilang-ilang oil 2, record 2, English, ilang%2Dilang%20oil
correct
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A yellowish essential oil that has a fine floral odor, is obtained chiefly in the Philippines and on Reunion Island from the flowers of the ilang-ilang tree, and is used in perfume, cosmetics, and soaps. 3, record 2, English, - ylang%2Dylang%20oil
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Ylang-ylang oil ... A flavoring for beverages, candy, liquors, ice cream. 4, record 2, English, - ylang%2Dylang%20oil
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Similar to cananga oil. 5, record 2, English, - ylang%2Dylang%20oil
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Chimie
- Additifs alimentaires
- Parfumerie
- Cosmétologie
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- essence d’ylang-ylang
1, record 2, French, essence%20d%26rsquo%3Bylang%2Dylang
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- essence d’ilang-ilang 2, record 2, French, essence%20d%26rsquo%3Bilang%2Dilang
proposal, see observation, feminine noun
- ylang-ylang 3, record 2, French, ylang%2Dylang
correct, see observation, masculine noun
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Produit se présentant sous la forme d'un liquide jaune pâle, à odeur suave, utilisé comme thérapeutique (antiseptique, bactéricide), comme aromatisant pour boissons, liqueurs, bonbons, en parfumerie, cosmétologie et savonnerie. 2, record 2, French, - essence%20d%26rsquo%3Bylang%2Dylang
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
On précise parfois «ylang-ylang vrai» (tiré de Artabotrys odoratissima) pour le distinguer de l'essence de cananga, ou ylang-ylang courant (tirée de Canangium odorata). 4, record 2, French, - essence%20d%26rsquo%3Bylang%2Dylang
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 OBS
ylang-ylang : on écrit aussi ilang-ilang. 3, record 2, French, - essence%20d%26rsquo%3Bylang%2Dylang
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 3 OBS
Similaire à l'essence de cananga. 2, record 2, French, - essence%20d%26rsquo%3Bylang%2Dylang
Record 2, Key term(s)
- ilang-ilang
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Química
- Aditivos alimentarios
- Industria del perfume y cosméticos
- Productos de belleza
Record 2, Main entry term, Spanish
- esencia de ilang-ilang
1, record 2, Spanish, esencia%20de%20ilang%2Dilang
feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 2, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2011-06-29
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Chemistry
- Food Additives
- Perfume and Cosmetics Industry
- Cosmetology
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- cananga oil
1, record 3, English, cananga%20oil
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A yellow essential oil obtained from the flowers of the ilang-ilang tree and characterized by a less fragrant odor than ilang-ilang oil. 2, record 3, English, - cananga%20oil
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Cananga oil [is an] essential oil similar in odor to ylang ylang oil, strongly levorotatory. Used for floral odors in perfumery and as flavoring agent. 3, record 3, English, - cananga%20oil
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Similar to ylang-ylang oil. 4, record 3, English, - cananga%20oil
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Chimie
- Additifs alimentaires
- Parfumerie
- Cosmétologie
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- essence de cananga
1, record 3, French, essence%20de%20cananga
correct, feminine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
- ylang-ylang courant 1, record 3, French, ylang%2Dylang%20courant
correct, masculine noun
- essence d’ylang-ylang 2, record 3, French, essence%20d%26rsquo%3Bylang%2Dylang
feminine noun
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Produit se présentant sous la forme d'un liquide jaune, à odeur particulière, utilisé en parfumerie, cosmétologie, savonnerie. 3, record 3, French, - essence%20de%20cananga
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Canangium odoratum, cultivé aux Moluques et aux Philippines, ainsi qu'en Birmanie et à la Réunion, fournit de l'essence de cananga ou ylang-ylang courant, tandis que Artabotrys odoratissima fournit l'ylang-ylang vrai, plus précieux. 1, record 3, French, - essence%20de%20cananga
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
On écrit aussi ilang-ilang. 1, record 3, French, - essence%20de%20cananga
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Semblable à l'essence d'ylang-ylang. 3, record 3, French, - essence%20de%20cananga
Record 3, Key term(s)
- ilang-ilang courant
- ilang ilang courant
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Química
- Aditivos alimentarios
- Industria del perfume y cosméticos
- Productos de belleza
Record 3, Main entry term, Spanish
- esencia de cananga
1, record 3, Spanish, esencia%20de%20cananga
feminine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 3, Synonyms, Spanish
- esencia de ilang-ilang 2, record 3, Spanish, esencia%20de%20ilang%2Dilang
feminine noun
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3, Key term(s)
- esencia de ilang ilang
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