noun
- An aromatic oil obtained from the leaves of an East Indian tree, used in medicine and perfumery.
Usage: Also spelled cajuput or cajeput; Derived from Malay kayu putih, meaning 'white wood'
Examples
- Kajeput oil has been used in traditional medicine for centuries.
- The aromatic properties of kajeput make it popular in perfumes and cosmetics.
- Some people apply diluted kajeput oil to relieve muscle aches.
- The tree that produces kajeput is native to Indonesia and Malaysia.