Definition of Patchouly

1. Noun. Small East Indian shrubby mint; fragrant oil from its leaves is used in perfumes.

Exact synonyms: Pachouli, Patchouli, Pogostemon Cablin
Group relationships: Genus Pogostemon, Pogostemon
Generic synonyms: Bush, Shrub

2. Noun. A heavy perfume made from the patchouli plant.
Exact synonyms: Pachouli, Patchouli
Generic synonyms: Essence, Perfume

Definition of Patchouly

1. Noun. (alternative spelling of patchouli) ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Patchouly

1. [n -LIES]

Medical Definition of Patchouly

1. 1. 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, a substance homologous with and resembling borneol, found in patchouly oil. Origin: CF. F. Patchouli; prob. Of East Indian origin. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Patchouly

patches
patchier
patchiest
patchily
patchiness
patchinesses
patching
patchings
patchlike
patchnose snake
patchnose snakes
patchouli
patchoulies
patchoulis
patchoulol synthase
patchouly (current term)
patchwork
patchwork quilt
patchworked
patchworking
patchworks
patchworky
patchy
patchy atelectasis
patdown
patdowns
pate
pate a choux
pate de foie gras
pate feuillete

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