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aromatherapy
(aroma|ther¦apy)
Pronunciation:
/ərəʊməˈθɛrəpi/
noun
[
mass noun
]
the use of aromatic plant extracts and essential oils for healing and cosmetic purposes.
Derivatives
aromatherapeutic
Pronunciation:
/-ˈpjuːtɪk/
adjective
aromatherapist
noun
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