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French word
patchouli
Pronunciation
IPA/patʃuli/
Meaning
- masculine nounpatchouli
Example
J'aime l'odeur de patchouli.
I like the smell of patchouli.
More examples
Cette huile de patchouli sent très fort.
This patchouli oil has a very strong smell.
Core concept
A fragrant tropical plant whose leaves yield a deep, earthy scent with a woody trace.
Common phrases
huile de patchouli
patchouli oil
odeur de patchouli
patchouli scent
parfum au patchouli
patchouli perfume
Similar words
parfum: A scented liquid or blend used on the body or indoors for enjoyment.
odeur: A smell detected by the nose.
Definition in French
patchouli (nom masculin) plante aromatique d'Asie dont on extrait une huile au parfum lourd, boisé et terreux utilisée en parfumerie.
Word origin
French patchouli is a trade borrowing ultimately linked to Tamil pachchai, meaning 'green', and ilai, meaning 'leaf'.
Usage tips
- Patchouli is masculine in French, so the usual forms are le patchouli and de l'huile de patchouli.
Other meanings
- patchouli oilnoun