noun
patchouli
puh-CHOO-lee
noun
1
A bushy plant whose leaves yield a strong, earthy fragrant oil.
"Patchouli grows well in warm, humid climates."
2
The rich, earthy perfume oil made from this plant.
"Her scarf still smelled faintly of patchouli oil."
How to Use Patchouli
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA plant, or the deep, musky-smelling oil extracted from it, often used in perfumes and incense.
Common pairings
patchouli oil
scent of patchouli
Word Forms
patchoulis plural
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Etymology
Borrowed from Tamil paccuḷi, the name of the plant.