AROMATHERAPY


Meaning of AROMATHERAPY in English

transcription, транскрипция: [ ə-ˌrō-mə-ˈther-ə-pē ]

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 -ˌther-ə-ˈpyü-tik adjective

• aro·ma·ther·a·pist -ˈther-ə-pist noun

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