patchouli
noun
patch·ou·li pə-ˈchü-lē 
also
ˈpa-chə-lē variants or less commonly patchouly
: a heavy perfume made from the fragrant essential oil of a southeast Asian mint (Pogostemon cablin)
also : the plant itself
Example Sentences
Recent Examples on the Web The blend of cattleyas, sambac jasmine, freesias, rose petals and a hint of patchouli and vanilla create a strong scent that lasts for hours without being overwhelmingly sweet. 
Annie O’sullivan, Good Housekeeping, 9 Sep. 2022 As the name suggests, this Viktor & Rolf cult favorite is deeply floral thanks to fresh jasmine and rose, while notes of grounding vanilla and patchouli add warmth and sophistication. Lindy Segal, Harper's BAZAAR, 3 Aug. 2022 Featuring top notes of Italian bergamot oil and pink peppercorn, there are middle notes of musc and tuberose, with a base of vanilla, suede leather and patchouli. Celia Shatzman, Forbes, 13 May 2022 Notes of bergamot, clary sage, and patchouli complete the package. The Salt Lake Tribune, 13 Apr. 2022 It is blended with calming, feel-good ingredients like lavender, cedar wood, peppermint and patchouli. Bianca Salonga, Forbes, 12 July 2022 Explorer is an intercontinental expedition in a bottle, with fresh notes from Italian bergamot, rich Haitian vetiver, and earthy Indonesian patchouli. The Salt Lake Tribune, 18 May 2022 Expect floral notes of black pepper, botanical accords, and Indonesian patchouli and sparkling conditioning from a blend of shea butter, coconut, and pomegranate seed oil. Kiana Murden, Vogue, 22 June 2022 Notes of Jamaican pimento berries and Bulgarian rose blend with Indonesian patchouli and Madagascan vanilla, topped off with the resinous violet of opoponax to create a delicious fragrance, both spicy and warm. Grooming Playbook, The Salt Lake Tribune, 11 May 2022 See More
Annie O’sullivan, Good Housekeeping, 9 Sep. 2022 As the name suggests, this Viktor & Rolf cult favorite is deeply floral thanks to fresh jasmine and rose, while notes of grounding vanilla and patchouli add warmth and sophistication. Lindy Segal, Harper's BAZAAR, 3 Aug. 2022 Featuring top notes of Italian bergamot oil and pink peppercorn, there are middle notes of musc and tuberose, with a base of vanilla, suede leather and patchouli. Celia Shatzman, Forbes, 13 May 2022 Notes of bergamot, clary sage, and patchouli complete the package. The Salt Lake Tribune, 13 Apr. 2022 It is blended with calming, feel-good ingredients like lavender, cedar wood, peppermint and patchouli. Bianca Salonga, Forbes, 12 July 2022 Explorer is an intercontinental expedition in a bottle, with fresh notes from Italian bergamot, rich Haitian vetiver, and earthy Indonesian patchouli. The Salt Lake Tribune, 18 May 2022 Expect floral notes of black pepper, botanical accords, and Indonesian patchouli and sparkling conditioning from a blend of shea butter, coconut, and pomegranate seed oil. Kiana Murden, Vogue, 22 June 2022 Notes of Jamaican pimento berries and Bulgarian rose blend with Indonesian patchouli and Madagascan vanilla, topped off with the resinous violet of opoponax to create a delicious fragrance, both spicy and warm. Grooming Playbook, The Salt Lake Tribune, 11 May 2022 See More Word History
Etymology
Tamil paccuḷi
First Known Use
1845, in the meaning defined above
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- gather momentum
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- gatherable
- gathered
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- gatherers
- gathering
- gathering coal
- gathering hoop
- gathering iron
- gathering machine
- gathering pallet
- gathering peat
- gathering ring
- gathering rod
- gathering table
- gatherings
- gathers
- gatherum
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