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vetiver
noun[ U ]
uk /ˈvet.ɪ.vər/ us /ˈvet̬.ə.vɚ/(alsovetiver grass)
a tall grass with long, stiff leaves that grows in hot places :
Though it originates in India, vetiver is widely cultivated in the tropical regions of the world.
Local herbalists prepare medicines from plants such as vetiver, geranium, and lemon verbena.
the root of vetiver, which has a strong smell and is used, for example, to make perfume (= a liquid with a pleasant smell) :
Vetiver is a common scent in men's cologne.
Vetiver could solve the problems of soil erosion as it sinks deep roots that trap soil washing down the slope.
The new perfume is an intoxicating blend of cardamom, coriander, pear, ginger, and green vetiver.
People used to use the dried roots of vetiver to repel insects.
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