Definition of Patchauli

Definition of Patchauli

Patchouli, a perfume with a strong odour, derived from the dried roots of an Indian plant introduced into the country in 1844.

- Wikipedia

{ Pa*tchou"li, Pa*tchou"ly } (?), n. [CF. F. patchouli; prob. of East Indian origin.] 1. (Bot.) A mintlike plant (Pogostemon Patchouli) of the East Indies, yielding an essential oil from which a highly valued perfume is made.

2. The perfume made from this plant.

Patchouly camphor(Chem.), a substance homologous with and resembling borneol, found in patchouly oil.

- Webster's Unabridged Dictionary (1913)

any of several East Indian menthaceous plants which yield a highly fragrant oil
the oil or perfume made from these plants

- The Nuttall Encyclopedia

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