Patchouli (Noun)
Meaning 1
A heavy perfume made from the patchouli plant.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Synonyms
Hypernyms
Meaning 2
Small East Indian shrubby mint; fragrant oil from its leaves is used in perfumes.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- The hippie community has long been associated with the use of patchouli as a natural and earthy fragrance.
- She added a few drops of patchouli to her homemade soap recipe to give it a unique scent.
- The perfumer carefully blended extract of patchouli with rose and lavender to create a distinctive fragrance.
- During the 1960s, patchouli became a cultural phenomenon, symbolizing the free-spirited and bohemian lifestyle.
- The aromatherapist recommended using patchouli oil to calm anxiety and promote relaxation.