/ Dictionary / Index Y ylang-ylang: Meaning and Definition of Find definitions for: y•lang-y•lang Pronunciation: (ē'läng-ē'läng), [key] — n. an aromatic tree, Cananga odorata, of the annona family, native to the Philippines, Java, etc., having fragrant, drooping flowers that yield a volatile oil used in perfumery. the oil or perfume. Random House Unabridged Dictionary, Copyright © 1997, by Random House, Inc., on Infoplease. See also: ylang-ylang (Thesaurus) -yl ylem Related Content Daily Word Quiz: cautious Analogy of the Day: Today’s Analogy Spelling Bee: Today’s Spelling Bee Frequently Misspelled Words Frequently Mispronounced Words Easily Confused Words Writing & Language