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ˈvɛt ə vərve·tiv·er

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  1. vetivernoun

    The aromatic root of Andropogon muricatus grass.

  2. Etymology: From vétyver, from Tamil.

Wikipedia

  1. vetiver

    Chrysopogon zizanioides, commonly known as vetiver and khus, is a perennial bunchgrass of the family Poaceae. Vetiver is most closely related to Sorghum but shares many morphological characteristics with other fragrant grasses, such as lemongrass (Cymbopogon citratus), citronella (Cymbopogon nardus, C. winterianus), and palmarosa (Cymbopogon martinii).

Webster Dictionary

  1. Vetivernoun

    an East Indian grass (Andropogon muricatus); also, its fragrant roots which are much used for making mats and screens. Also called kuskus, and khuskhus

Chambers 20th Century Dictionary

  1. Vetiver

    vet′i-vėr, n. the dried roots of the cuscus-grass, with an odour like sandalwood—making baskets, fans, and mats,

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Numerology

  1. Chaldean Numerology

    The numerical value of vetiver in Chaldean Numerology is: 2

  2. Pythagorean Numerology

    The numerical value of vetiver in Pythagorean Numerology is: 2

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