• (n.) An East Indian grass (Andropogon muricatus); also, its fragrant roots which are much used for making mats and screens. Also called kuskus, and khuskhus. Found on http://thinkexist.com/dictionary/meaning/vetiver/
perennial grass of the family Poaceae, native to tropical Asia and also introduced into the tropics of both hemispheres. Its thick, fragrant roots ... Found on http://www.britannica.com/eb/a-z/v/19
Vet'i·ver noun (Botany) An East Indian grass ( Andropogon muricatus ); also, its fragrant roots which are much used for making mats and screens. Also called kuskus , and khuskhus . [ Sometimes written vetivert , and vitivert .] Found on http://www.encyclo.co.uk/webster/V/21