pennyroyal oil

/ˌˈpɛniˌˈrɔɪ(ə)l ɔɪl/
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Definitions of pennyroyal oil
  1. noun
    aromatic oil from American pennyroyal
    synonyms: hedeoma oil
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    type of:
    oil
    a slippery or viscous liquid or liquefiable substance not miscible with water
  2. noun
    oil from European pennyroyal having an odor like mint; used chiefly in soaps
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    type of:
    oil
    a slippery or viscous liquid or liquefiable substance not miscible with water
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