neral

[ neer-al ]

noun

1. citral b. citral

neral

/ ˈnɪəræl /

noun

1. chem the trans- isomer of citral

Word History and Origins

Origin of neral¹

First recorded in 1935–40; ner(ol) + -al ³

Word History and Origins

Origin of neral¹

C20: from nerol (an alcohol from neroli oil ) + -al ³

Example Sentences

Vinson says the party was for David Neral who has been with the department since 1988.

From Seattle Times

The President went on to explain that he would not be able to attend the fu neral of Sir Winston Churchill.

From Time Magazine Archive

Queen Elizabeth, who was notified of Churchill's death before it was officially announced to the public, took the unprecedented step of requesting Parliament to accord her former Prime Minister a state fu neral, the first such tribute to a commoner since Gladstone's death in 1898.

From Time Magazine Archive

The four set out for Braverman's fu neral, bickering all the way to the Brooklyn synagogue.

From Time Magazine Archive

Francis Cardinal Spellman once said that he wanted only to have the fu neral of a simple priest.

From Time Magazine Archive