patchouly Meaning, Definition & Usage
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noun small East Indian shrubby mint; fragrant oil from its leaves is used in perfumes
patchouli; Pogostemon cablin; pachouli.
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noun a heavy perfume made from the patchouli plant
patchouli; pachouli.
WordNet
Pa*tchou"li, Pa*tchou"ly noun
(Also<
- Patchouli
- Patchouly
)
Etymology
CF. F.Definitions
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(Bot.) A mintlike plant ( Pogostemon Patchouli ) of the East Indies, yielding an essential oil from which a highly valued perfume is made. -
The perfume made from this plant.