khuskhus

noun

khus·​khus

ˈkəskəs

variants or khuskhus grass or less commonly khus

ˈkəs

or kuskus or cuscus

ˈkəskəs

plural -es

: an aromatic grass (Andropogon zizamoides) whose especially fragrant roots yield an oil used in perfumery and are also made into mats in tropical India

called also vetiver

Word History

Etymology

Persian & Hindi khaskhas

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