n.
Pronunciation: ə - ˌ r ō -m ə - ' ther- ə -p ē
Function: noun
Etymology: French aromathérapie, from Latin aroma + French thérapie therapy
Date: 1949
: massage of the body and especially of the face with a preparation of fragrant essential oils extracted from herbs, flowers, and fruits broadly : the use of aroma to enhance a feeling of well-being
– aro · ma · ther · a · peu · tic \ - ˌ ther- ə - ' pyü-tik \ adjective
– aro · ma · ther · a · pist \ - ' ther- ə -pist \ noun