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perfume
[pur-fyoom, per-fyoom, per-fyoom, pur-fyoom]
noun
a substance, extract, or preparation for diffusing or imparting an agreeable or attractive smell, especially a fluid containing fragrant natural oils extracted from flowers, woods, etc., or similar synthetic oils.
Synonyms: , , ,the scent, odor, or volatile particles emitted by substances that smell agreeable.
Antonyms:
verb (used with object)
(of substances, flowers, etc.) to impart a pleasant fragrance to.
to impregnate with a sweet odor; scent.
perfume
noun
a mixture of alcohol and fragrant essential oils extracted from flowers, spices, etc, or made synthetically, used esp to impart a pleasant long-lasting scent to the body, stationery, etc See also cologne toilet water
a scent or odour, esp a fragrant one
verb
(tr) to impart a perfume to
Other 51³Ô¹Ï Forms
- perfumeless adjective
- perfumy adjective
- unperfumed adjective
51³Ô¹Ï History and Origins
51³Ô¹Ï History and Origins
Origin of perfume1
Synonym Study
Example Sentences
That’s because Lin and Lawrence have set up their artisan perfume company, Samar, in a corner of their home studio space.
Nearby, Monty Bhavsar, owner of the perfume and accessories store Bargain Line 2, swept away broken glass from a display case in his store window Tuesday morning.
She also moonlights as a perfume stylist, offering scent fittings for clients performed over text message.
A true titan with the largest inflorescence on Earth it radiates an intoxicating perfume that has been described as a blend of dead fish, rotting cabbage and garlic.
So, what would it mean to Rivers to finally receive her flowers 10 years too late for her to enjoy their perfume?
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