patchouli: Meaning and Definition of

patch•ou•li

Pronunciation: (pach'oo-lē, pu-ch'lē), [key]
— n.
  1. a plant, Pogostemon cablin, of tropical Asia, that yields a fragrant oilused in the manufacture of perfumes.
  2. a penetrating perfume made from this oil.
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