patchouli

Meaning

Noun

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

Origin

Borrowed from French patchouli, from Tamil பச்சை ("green") + இலை.

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