What is "pachouli"

pachouli \pachouli\ n. (Bot.) A small East Indian shrubby mint ( Pogostemon cablin); a fragrant oil from its leaves is used in perfumes.

Syn: patchouli, patchouly, Pogostemon cablin.

n. (alternative spelling of patchouli English)

1. n. small East Indian shrubby mint; fragrant oil from its leaves is used in perfumes [syn: patchouli, patchouly, Pogostemon cablin]

2. a heavy perfume made from the patchouli plant [syn: patchouli, patchouly]