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perfume

per·fume

UK/ˈpɜːfjuːm/ US/ˈpɝfjuːm/ common
noun (2) verb (2)

noun

1.

a toiletry that emits and diffuses a fragrant odor

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verb

1.

fill or impregnate with an odor

  • “orange blossoms prerfumed the air in the garden”
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2.

apply perfume to

  • “She perfumes herself every day”
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Origin

Borrowed from Middle French parfum, perfum. Doublet of parfum.

Phrases

  • acoustic perfume
  • Arizona perfume
  • perfume ball

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