1) French word used in English 2) Summer-theater circuit 
Citronella is a word used for several things, including: ...[genus] ==Cultivation and uses== Few species have been cultivated. Citronella mucronata, from Chile, is remarkable for its hardiness compared to other members of this genus. It is one of the most well-known of the species and has been introduced to Europe. ==Selected species== ==References and external links== ...
(sih-truh-NEHL-uh) - It is also known as lemongrass. It is a stiff tropical grass that resembles a large fibrous green onion. It is an essential herb in southeast Asian cooking. It adds a lemony flavor to dishes.
Cymbopogon (Andropogon) nardus (family Gramineae); a fragrant grass of Ceylon, from which is distilled a volatile oil (c. Oil) used as a perfume and insect repellent. ... (05 Mar 2000) ... 
(sit″rә-nel´ә) a fragrant grass, the source of a volatile oil (citronella oil) used in perfumes and insect repellents.
convenient cologne substitute. May make you less attractive to mosquitos. Or not.
Type: Term Pronunciation: sit′rō-nel′ă Definitions: 1. Cymbopogon (Andropogon) nardus (family Gramineae); a fragrant grass (Sri Lanka), from which a volatile oil (c. oil) used as a perfume and insect repellent is distilled.
a fragrant grass, Cymbopogon nardus, of southern Asia, cultivated as the source of citronella oil. · See