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patchouli
noun[ U ]
uk /pəˈtʃuː.li/ us /pəˈtʃuː.li/
an Asian bush whose leaves produce a strong-smelling oil:
Patchouli grows well in warm and tropical climates.
Patchouli is a member of the mint family.
a liquid with a strong, pleasant smell that is made from the leaves of the patchouli plant:
I could smell the intoxicating scent of patchouli.
I always associate the 1970s with Afghan coats and patchouli.
The air reeked of sandalwood oil and patchouli.
You can get patchouli oil from mainstream chemists.
The candle has a fruity aroma spiced up with patchouli and frankincense.
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