PUTCHOCK
\pˈʌt͡ʃɒk], \pˈʌtʃɒk], \p_ˈʌ_tʃ_ɒ_k]\
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p[=oo]-chok', n. the fragrant costus-root, exported from India to China--a chief ingredient in the Chinese pastille-rod, commonly called jostick.--ALSO PUTCHUK'. [Perh. Telegu p[=a]ch'ck[=a]ku, 'green leaf;' or more prob. Malay.]
By Thomas Davidson
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