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(vet′ə vər)

noun

an East Indian grass (Vetiveria zizanioides) whose roots yield a fragrant oil used in perfumes, cosmetics, etc.
its fibrous roots, also used for making screens, mats, etc.

Origin: Fr vétiver < Tamil veṭṭivēru, lit., root that is dug up < vēr, root

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noun

A grass (Vetiveria zizanioides) of tropical India, cultivated for its aromatic roots that yield an oil used in perfumery.
The roots of this plant.

Origin:

Origin: French vétiver

Origin: , from Tamil veṭṭivēr

Origin: : veṭṭi, worthless

Origin: + vēru, useless

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