aromatherapy
noun/əˌroʊməˈθɛrəpi/
Frequency rank: #18,472 of 20,003 in the WORDED list (wordfreq data)
Meaning
the use of natural plant extracts and essential oils for healing or relaxation.
Example sentence
She lit several scented candles and practiced aromatherapy to help herself relax after a long day.
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