patchouly

• Substantivo que designa um pequeno arbusto do Leste da Índia, da família das mentas, cujas folhas aromáticas produzem um óleo usado em perfumaria; também se refere ao próprio perfume pesado feito a partir dessa planta.

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.

1. Aromatic plantB2formalscientific

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

   patchuli

   • 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.

2. Heavy perfumeB2informal

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

   Perfume pesado de patchouli

   • 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.