vetiver

/ˈvɛtɪvə/

IPA: /V EH1 T IH0 V ER0/

noun

1
The grass Chrysopogon zizanioides ( <= Vetiveria zizanioides), which is native to India, but planted throughout the tropics for its fragrant roots and for erosion control.
2
The aromatic root of the grass.
3
An essential oil derived from the root; the fragrance of the oil.

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