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patchouli
CIDE DICTIONARY
patchouli, n. [CF. F. patchouli; prob. of East Indian origin.].
- A small shrubby mintlike plant (
Pogostemon cablin syn.Pogostemon Patchouli ) of the East Indies, yielding an essential oil from which a highly valued perfume is made. [1913 Webster] - The heavy perfume made from the patchouli plant. [1913 Webster]
OXFORD DICTIONARY
patchouli, n.
1 a strongly scented E. Indian plant, Pogostemon cablin.
2 the perfume obtained from this.
1 a strongly scented E. Indian plant, Pogostemon cablin.
2 the perfume obtained from this.
Etymology
a native name in Madras
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