'Saussurea Costus' definitions:

Definition of 'Saussurea costus'

From: WordNet
noun
Annual herb of the eastern Himalayas (Kashmir) having purple florets and a fragrant root that yields a volatile oil used in perfumery and for preserving furs [syn: costusroot, Saussurea costus, Saussurea lappa]

Definition of 'Saussurea Costus'

From: GCIDE
  • Pachak \Pa*chak"\, n. (Bot.) The fragrant roots of the Saussurea Costus, exported from India to China, and used for burning as incense. It is supposed to be the costus of the ancients. [Written also putchuck.] [1913 Webster]

Definition of 'Saussurea costus'

From: GCIDE
  • costusroot \costusroot\ n. an annual herb (Saussurea costus) of the eastern Himalayas (Kashmir) having purple florets and a fragrant root that yields a volatile oil used in perfumery and for preserving furs.
  • Syn: Saussurea costus, Saussurea lappa. [WordNet 1.5]

Definition of 'Saussurea costus'

From: GCIDE
  • costusroot \costusroot\ n. an annual herb (Saussurea costus) of the eastern Himalayas (Kashmir) having purple florets and a fragrant root that yields a volatile oil used in perfumery and for preserving furs.
  • Syn: Saussurea costus, Saussurea lappa. [WordNet 1.5]