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Definition of Perfume

1. Verb. Fill or impregnate with an odor. "Orange blossoms perfumed the air in the garden"

2. Noun. A distinctive odor that is pleasant.

3. Verb. Apply perfume to. "She perfumes herself every day"

4. Noun. A toiletry that emits and diffuses a fragrant odor.

Definition of Perfume

1. v. t. To fill or impregnate with a perfume; to scent.

2. n. The scent, odor, or odoriferous particles emitted from a sweet-smelling substance; a pleasant odor; fragrance; aroma.

Definition of Perfume

1. Noun. A pleasant smell; the scent, odor, or odoriferous particles emitted from a sweet-smelling substance; a pleasant odor; fragrance; aroma. ¹

2. Noun. A substance created to provide a pleasant smell or one which emits an agreeable odor. ¹

3. Verb. (transitive) To apply perfume to; to fill or impregnate with a perfume; to scent. ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Perfume

1. to fill with a fragrant odor [v -FUMED, -FUMING, -FUMES]

Medical Definition of Perfume

1. 1. The scent, odour, or odouriferous particles emitted from a sweet-smelling substance; a pleasant odour; fragrance; aroma. "No rich perfumes refresh the fruitful field." (Pope) 2. A substance that emits an agreeable odour. "And thou shalt make it a perfume." (Ex. Xxx. 35) Origin: F. Parfum; cf. Sp. Perfume. See Perfume. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Perfume

performatory performaunce performed performer performers performic performic acid performic acid reaction performing performing art

performing artist performing arts performs perfrigeration perfumatory perfume (current term) perfumed perfumeless perfumelike perfumer

perfumeries perfumers perfumery perfumes perfumey perfuming perfumy perfunctorily perfunctoriness perfunctory

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