Meaning & use
vetiver
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a tall tropical grass with fragrant roots, used to produce an essential oil valued in perfumery, or the oil itself.
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The perfumer blended vetiver with citrus notes for an earthy, woody scent.
Farmers plant vetiver along hillsides because its deep roots help prevent soil erosion.
A note on using this word
Beyond perfumery, vetiver is prized in agriculture for erosion control thanks to its exceptionally deep, dense root system.
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