VETIVER


Meaning of VETIVER in English

[ 'vɛtɪvə ]

(also ~t )

■ noun a fragrant extract or essential oil obtained from the root of an Indian grass ( Vetiveria zizanioides ), used in perfumery and aromatherapy.

Origin

C19: from Fr. vétiver , from Tamil veṭṭivēr , from vēr 'root'.

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