patchouli

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. Any of several East Indian plants in the genus Pogostemon, especially Pogostemon cablin, which yield a highly fragrant oil.
  2. The oil or perfume made from these plants.

Pronunciation

/pəˈt͡ʃuli/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-patchouli.wav

Word forms

patchouli patchoulis patchouly pachouli

Etymology

From Tamil பச்சுளி (paccuḷi).

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