vetiver
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• noun
An aromatic essential oil distilled from the roots of the vetiver grass, characterized by a deep, earthy, and woody scent, widely used as a base note in perfumery and in aromatherapy.
"The perfumer expertly blended vetiver with sandalwood and bergamot to create a rich, masculine cologne."
A tall, tufted perennial bunchgrass (Chrysopogon zizanioides) native to India, widely cultivated in tropical regions for its deep roots that help prevent soil erosion and for its essential oil.
"Agricultural engineers advised planting vetiver along the steep hillsides to stabilize the topsoil during heavy monsoon rains."
Word Origin & Etymology
Derived from French 'vétyver', which was borrowed from the Tamil word 'veṭṭivēr' (வெட்டிவேர்), combining 'veṭṭu' (to cut or dig) and 'vēr' (root), referring to the practice of digging up the plant's fragrant root systems.
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