Definitions

1. noun

A colorless or pale yellow oily liquid derived from the oil of certain evergreen trees, used as a solvent and in the manufacture of perfumes.

“The essential oils in the perfume include cineol, which gives it a unique fragrance.”

2. adjective

Relating to or derived from cinnamomum, especially the oil of the cinnamomum tree.

“The cineol properties in the oil made it a popular choice for traditional medicine.”