patchouli

patch·ou·li also patch·ou·ly  (p-chl, pch-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.

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[Tamil paccui.]

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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]

Thesaurus

Noun	1.	patchouli - small East Indian shrubby mint; fragrant oil from its leaves is used in perfumes pachouli, patchouly, Pogostemon cablin genus Pogostemon, Pogostemon - genus of Asiatic shrubs or trees whose leaves yield a fragrant oil bush, shrub - a low woody perennial plant usually having several major stems
	2.	patchouli - a heavy perfume made from the patchouli plant pachouli, patchouly perfume, essence - a toiletry that emits and diffuses a fragrant odor