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vetiver

/ˈvɛtɪvɚ/

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What does vetiver mean?

noun

  1. The grass Chrysopogon zizanioides (synonym 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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IPA pronunciation

/ˈvɛtɪvɚ/

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/ˈvɛtəvɚ/
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