patch·ou·li also patch·ou·ly (p -ch  l , p ch -l)n. pl. patch·ou·lis also patch·ou·lies 1. A small southeast Asian shrub (Pogostemon cablin) in the mint family, having leaves that yield a fragrant oil used in the manufacture of perfumes. 2. A perfume made from the oil of this plant. [Tamil paccu  i.] |
patchouli, pachouli, patchouly [ˈpætʃʊlɪ pəˈtʃuːlɪ]
n
1. (Life Sciences & Allied Applications / Plants) any of several Asiatic trees of the genus Pogostemon, the leaves of which yield a heavy fragrant oil: family Lamiaceae (labiates)
2. (Chemistry / Elements & Compounds) the perfume made from this oil
[from Tamil paccilai, from paccu green + ilai leaf]
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| Noun | 1. | patchouli - small East Indian shrubby mint; fragrant oil from its leaves is used in perfumes genus Pogostemon, Pogostemon - genus of Asiatic shrubs or trees whose leaves yield a fragrant oil |
| 2. | patchouli - a heavy perfume made from the patchouli plant |
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