First Known Use: 1949
Dictionary
aromatherapy
noun aro·ma·ther·a·py \ə-ˌrō-mə-ˈther-ə-pē\
: the use of natural oils that have a pleasant smell to make a person feel better especially by rubbing the oils into the skin
Full Definition of AROMATHERAPY
: massage of the body and especially of the face with a preparation of fragrant essential oils extracted from herbs, flowers, and fruits; broadly : the use of aroma to enhance a feeling of well-being
— aro·ma·ther·a·peu·tic \-ˌther-ə-ˈpyü-tik\ adjective
— aro·ma·ther·a·pist \-ˈther-ə-pist\ noun
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Origin of AROMATHERAPY
French aromathérapie, from Latin aroma + French thérapie therapy
Medical Dictionary
aromatherapy
noun aro·ma·ther·a·py \ə-ˌrō-mə-ˈther-ə-pē\
plural aro·ma·ther·a·pies
Medical Definition of AROMATHERAPY
: massage of the body and especially of the face with a preparation of fragrant essential oils extracted from herbs, flowers, and fruits; broadly : the use of aroma to enhance a feeling of well-being
—aro·ma·ther·a·pist \-pəst\ noun
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