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patchouly

/pəˈtʃuː.li/

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noun

C1formalcommon/pəˈtʃuː.li/

A noun referring to a small East Indian shrubby mint whose fragrant leaves yield an oil used in perfumes, or to the heavy perfume itself made from this plant.

  • 🇷🇺Существительное, обозначающее небольшой восточно-индийский кустарник из семейства мятных, ароматные листья которого дают масло, используемое в парфюмерии, или сам тяжелый парфюм, изготовленный из этого растения.
  1. Aromatic plant B2 formal scientific

    A small bushy herb native to East India, belonging to the mint family, whose leaves produce a fragrant oil used in perfumes and cosmetics.

    • Patchouly is often grown in tropical regions for its essential oil.
    • The leaves of the patchouly plant are harvested and dried for distillation.
    • Patchouly oil is a common ingredient in many natural perfumes.

    🇷🇺Пачули

  2. Heavy perfume B2 informal

    A strong, earthy, and musky fragrance derived from the patchouly plant, used in perfumery and aromatherapy.

    • She wore a distinctive patchouly perfume that lingered in the room.
    • The scent of patchouly is often associated with bohemian style.
    • Many incense sticks are scented with patchouly for a calming effect.

    🇷🇺Тяжелые духи

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  • patchouly's possessive singular form