# patchouli

> English word · Noun · IPA /pəˈt͡ʃuli/ · frequency rank #57,626

## Definitions
1. Any of several East Indian plants in the genus Pogostemon, especially Pogostemon cablin, which yield a highly fragrant oil.
2. The oil or perfume made from these plants.

## Etymology
From Tamil பச்சுளி (paccuḷi).

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-05-06.
Canonical page: https://plainspell.com/en/word/patchouli