khuskhus

noun
khus·​khus | \ ˈkəskəs\
variants: or khuskhus grass or less commonly khus \ ˈkəs \ or kuskus or cuscus \ ˈkəskəs \
plural -es

Definition of khuskhus

: 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

History and Etymology for khuskhus

Persian & Hindi khaskhas

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