Associations to the word «Patchouli»

Wiktionary

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

Dictionary definition

PATCHOULI, noun. Small East Indian shrubby mint; fragrant oil from its leaves is used in perfumes.
PATCHOULI, noun. A heavy perfume made from the patchouli plant.

Wise words

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