patchouly

Definitions of patchouly
  1. noun
    small East Indian shrubby mint; fragrant oil from its leaves is used in perfumes
    synonyms: Pogostemon cablin, pachouli, patchouli
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    type of:
    bush, shrub
    a low woody perennial plant usually having several major stems
  2. noun
    a heavy perfume made from the patchouli plant
    synonyms: pachouli, patchouli
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    type of:
    essence, perfume
    a toiletry that emits and diffuses a fragrant odor
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