patchouli
/pəˈtʃuːli/
noun
- A strong-smelling plant of the mint family, or the oil extracted from its leaves, used in perfumes and incense.
- She added a few drops of patchouli oil to her bath for relaxation.
- The scent of patchouli filled the room from the burning incense.
- Patchouli is a common ingredient in many natural perfumes.
- The dried leaves of the patchouli plant, used for fragrance or as a moth repellent.
- He tucked a few patchouli leaves into his suitcase to freshen his clothes.
- Grandma kept sachets of patchouli in her linen closet to keep moths away.
- The shop sold bundles of dried patchouli for making potpourri.