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Perfume

Perfume Definition And Meaning
What's The Definition Of Perfume? [n] a toiletry that emits and diffuses a fragrant odor [n] a distinctive odor that is pleasant [v] apply perfume to; "She perfumes herself every day" [v] fill or impregnate with an odor Synonyms \| Synonyms for Perfume: aroma \| aromatise \| aromatize \| essence \| fragrance \| scent \| scent Related Terms \| Find terms related to Perfume: aerate \| aerify \| ambergris \| ambrosia \| aroma \| aromatic \| aromatic gum \| aromatic water \| aromatize \| atomize \| attar \| attar of roses \| balm \| balm of Gilead \| balminess \| balsam \| bay oil \| bergamot oil \| bouquet \| carbonate \| cense \| champaca oil \| chlorinate \| civet \| distill \| embalm \| emit \| essence \| essential oil \| etherify \| etherize \| evaporate \| exhale \| extract \| fixative \| fluidize \| fractionate \| fragrance \| fragrancy \| fruitiness \| fume \| fumigate \| gasify \| give off \| heliotrope \| hydrogenate \| incense \| jasmine oil \| lavender oil \| musk \| muskiness \| myrcia oil \| myrrh \| nose \| nosegay \| odor \| odorize \| oxygenate \| parfum \| perfumery \| redolence \| reek \| rose oil \| scent \| send out \| smell \| smoke \| spice \| spiciness \| spray \| steam \| sublimate \| sublime \| sweet savor \| sweet smell \| thurify \| toilet water \| vaporize \| volatile oil \| volatilize See Also \| cologne \| cologne water \| eau de cologne \| eau de toilette \| groom \| incense \| neaten \| odor \| odorize \| odour \| odourise \| olfactory perception \| olfactory sensation \| pachouli \| patchouli \| patchouly \| perfumery \| potpourri \| rose water \| scent \| smell \| toilet article \| toilet water \| toiletries \| toiletry Perfume In Webster's Dictionary \Per*fume"\, v. t. [imp. & p. p. {Perfumed}; p. pr. & vb. n. {Perfuming}.] [F. parfumer (cf. Sp. perfumar); par (see {Par}) + fumer to smoke, L. fumare, fr. fumus smoke. See {Fume}.] To fill or impregnate with a perfume; to scent. And Carmel's flowery top perfumes the skies. --Pope. \Per"fume\, n. [F. parfum; cf. Sp. perfume. See {Perfume}, v.] 1. The scent, odor, or odoriferous particles emitted from a sweet-smelling substance; a pleasant odor; fragrance; aroma. No rich perfumes refresh the fruitful field. --Pope. 2. A substance that emits an agreeable odor. And thou shalt make it a perfume. --Ex. xxx. 35.

Perfume Definition And Meaning

What's The Definition Of Perfume?

[n] a toiletry that emits and diffuses a fragrant odor
[n] a distinctive odor that is pleasant
[v] apply perfume to; "She perfumes herself every day"
[v] fill or impregnate with an odor

Perfume In Webster's Dictionary

\Per*fume"\, v. t. [imp. & p. p. {Perfumed}; p. pr. &
vb. n. {Perfuming}.] [F. parfumer (cf. Sp. perfumar); par
(see {Par}) + fumer to smoke, L. fumare, fr. fumus smoke. See
{Fume}.]
To fill or impregnate with a perfume; to scent.

      And Carmel's flowery top perfumes the skies. --Pope.


\Per"fume\, n. [F. parfum; cf. Sp. perfume. See
{Perfume}, v.]
1. The scent, odor, or odoriferous particles emitted from a
   sweet-smelling substance; a pleasant odor; fragrance;
   aroma.

         No rich perfumes refresh the fruitful field. --Pope.

2. A substance that emits an agreeable odor.

         And thou shalt make it a perfume.     --Ex. xxx. 35.

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