vetiver root
1vetiver — [vet′ə vər] n. [Fr vétiver < Tamil veṭṭivēru, lit., root that is dug up < vēr, root] 1. an East Indian grass (Vetiveria zizanioides) whose roots yield a fragrant oil used in perfumes, cosmetics, etc. 2. its fibrous roots, also used for… …
2vetiver — (also vetivert) ► NOUN ▪ a fragrant extract or essential oil obtained from the root of an Indian grass, used in perfumery and aromatherapy. ORIGIN Tamil, root …
3Vetiver — This article refers to the tropical grass. For the men s fragrance Vétiver, see Guerlain. Taxobox name = Vetiver (Khus) image width = 240px regnum = Plantae divisio = Magnoliophyta classis = Liliopsida ordo = Poales familia = Poaceae genus =… …
4vetiver — [ vɛtɪvə] (also vetivert) 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 …
5vetiver — noun Etymology: French vétiver, from Tamil veṭṭivēr Date: circa 1858 a tall perennial grass (Vetiveria zizanioides) of southeastern Asia cultivated in warm regions especially for its fragrant roots which are used especially in woven goods (as… …
6vetiver — noun /ˈvɛtɪvə/ The aromatic root of Andropogon muricatus grass. She pressed his hand and was gone in a mist of vetiver, abruptly as the other evening. Syn: cuscus …
7vetiver — n. = CUSCUS(1). Etymology: F veacutetiver f. Tamil vettiveru f. ver root …
8Chrysopogon zizanioides — Vetiver redirects here. For other uses, see Vetiver (disambiguation). Chrysopogon zizanioides Scientific classification Kingdom: Plantae …
9Garut Regency — Garut (Dutch: Garoet ) is one of the regencies in Indonesia s southern West Java province. Its area is 3,065.19 km² (1,183.48 mi²). Geographically, it lies between 6°57 prime;34 Prime; ndash; 7°44 prime;57 Prime; South latitude and 107°24… …
10List of essential oils — Essential oils are volatile and liquid aroma compounds from natural sources, usually plants. Essential oils are not oils in a strict sense, but often share with oils a poor solubility in water. Essential oils often have an odor and are therefore… …
