Vetiver

Word VETIVER
Character 7
Hyphenation vet i ver
Pronunciations /ˈvɛtɪvə/

Definitions and meanings of "Vetiver"

What do we mean by vetiver?

A grass (Vetiveria zizanioides syn. Chrysopogon zizanioides) of tropical India, often planted to control erosion and widely cultivated for its aromatic roots, which yield an oil used in perfumery. noun

The essential oil obtained from the roots of this plant. noun

The cuscus-grass, Andropogon squarrosus (A. muricatus), of India, the fibrous roots of which are made into tatties (see tatty). noun

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

The aromatic root of Andropogon muricatus grass. noun

The grass Chrysopogon zizanioides ( <= Vetiveria zizanioides), which is native to India, but planted throughout the tropics for its fragrant roots and for erosion control.

The aromatic root of the grass.

An essential oil derived from the root; the fragrance of the oil.

From the band Vetiver. Kids from the upper class wearing vintage stuff to look like their grandpas and grandmas ( overzised knitted stuff or tartan shirts ), listenning to alt music, are against mainstream things, study art at school, are keen on smoking pot sometimes with a glass of red wine. Obama changed their lives.Morrissey is their hero. Sean Lennon too. Girls don't like to wear make up and wash their hair twice a week. They like to take Polaroid of themselves in front of a farm.They only read second hand books with a strong smell . A poster of Frida Kahlo's portait is stuck upon their beds. They're hipsters, without the American Apparel-Cobrasnake-Scene-Electro touch. Urban Dictionary

Synonyms and Antonyms for Vetiver

  • Antonyms for vetiver
  • Vetiver antonyms not found!

The word "vetiver" in example sentences

The generic name comes from "vetiver," a Tamil word meaning "root that is dug up." ❋ Unknown (1993)

Vetiver Tonka: First, let me admit why I tried this one first--the idea of vetiver and vanilla together seemed extreme, and held the potential for fun or a headache. ❋ ScentScelf (2008)

I used my wild Haitian vetiver, which is my favourite for its completely inoffensive qualities - it is sheer pleasure. ❋ Ayala Sender (2007)

However, if you spray it early enough before leaving the house, it dries down to a satisfactorily subtle musky and woody vetiver, that is to say with a hint of tartness – which is quite versatile really. ❋ Ayala Sender (2006)

It gradually deepens, with a velvety touch of oakmoss, and very minute amount of vetiver, that is light but adds a tiny bit of warm woodiness, along with transparent musk and frankincense notes, and a hint of the almond-like tonka bean that emerges from the Guerlinade. ❋ Ayala Sender (2006)

Hedges of a strong, coarse grass called vetiver have restrained erodible soils for decades in Fiji and several other tropical locations. ❋ Unknown (1996)

The United States is not known as a vetiver-oil producer, but as this book was about to be printed we learned that Texas farmers Gueric and Victor Boucard are perhaps the most advanced vetiver growers of all. ❋ Unknown (1993)

These two had an entrancing vision: a little-known tropical grass called vetiver, they proposed, could provide the answer to soil erosion in the world's warmer regions-and it could do so in a way that would appeal to millions of farmers, landowners, politicians, and administrators. ❋ Unknown (1993)

Another method involved a coarse grass called vetiver (Vetiveria zizanioides), the use of which was virtually unknown. ❋ Unknown (1993)

Magazine St by Strange Invisible Perfumes is where I go when I need a vanilla fix, it's balanced by vetiver which is always welcome in my perfumes! ❋ ScentScelf (2009)

Which, I guess, is the English language way of interpreting the name--the adjective "vetiver" describes what kind of "oriental" is inside the bottle. ❋ ScentScelf (2008)

The perennials, such as vetiver, show a marked tendency toward low seed-set and an absence of female flowers. ❋ Unknown (1993)

It is important, however, that only the right kind of vetiver be used. ❋ Unknown (1993)

Clumps of bamboo and 'vetiver' (Raamacham) would be planted along the perimeter to prevent soil erosion. ❋ Unknown (2009)

Martin Ramin for The Wall Street Journal Spicy notes: Dried grasses lemongrass, gingergrass, vetiver or stronger herbs like sage ❋ William L. Hamilton (2011)

Scented geraniums like rose, lime and nutmeg; grasses like gingergrass, lemongrass and vetiver. ❋ William L. Hamilton (2011)

A :Erin just came back from [Norway]. She [bought me] an old [60's] army jacket and invited to have a cup of tea tonight. B : She's so vetiver ❋ Avenger64 (2009)

Cross Reference for Vetiver

  • Vetiver cross reference not found!

What does vetiver mean?

Best Free Book Reviews
Book Name Author
Dream Psychology E-Book Sigmund Freud
Friend Zone E-Book Camilla Isley
Escorting the Actress E-Book Leigh James
Return to Cheshire Bay E-Book HM Shander
Idol E-Book Kristen Callihan
Best IOS App Reviews
App Name Developer
Cash App App Reviews Block, Inc.
Facebook App Reviews Meta Platforms, Inc.
Capital One Shopping: Save Now App Reviews Wikibuy, LLC
SHEIN - Shopping Online App Reviews ROADGET BUSINESS PTE. LTD.
Microsoft Teams App Reviews Microsoft Corporation