perfume

per·fume  (pûrfym, pr-fym)

n.

1. A substance that emits and diffuses a fragrant odor, especially a volatile liquid distilled from flowers or prepared synthetically.

2. A pleasing, agreeable scent or odor. See Synonyms at fragrance.

tr.v. (pr-fym) per·fumed, per·fum·ing, per·fumes

To fill or permeate with fragrance; impart a pleasant odor to.

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[French parfum, from Old Italian parfumo, from parfumare, to fill with smoke : par-, intensive pref. (from Latin per-, per-) + fumare, to smoke (from Latin fmre, from fmus, smoke).]

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perfume

Noun

1. a liquid cosmetic worn for its pleasant smell

2. a fragrant smell

Verb

[-fuming, -fumed]

to impart a perfume to [French parfum, from Latin per through + fumare to smoke]

perfumed adj

Thesaurus

Noun	1.	perfume - a distinctive odor that is pleasant fragrance, scent, aroma odour, olfactory perception, olfactory sensation, smell, odor - the sensation that results when olfactory receptors in the nose are stimulated by particular chemicals in gaseous form; "she loved the smell of roses" incense - the pleasing scent produced when incense is burned; "incense filled the room"
	2.	perfume - a toiletry that emits and diffuses a fragrant odor essence cologne water, eau de cologne, cologne - a perfumed liquid made of essential oils and alcohol pachouli, patchouli, patchouly - a heavy perfume made from the patchouli plant perfumery - perfumes in general potpourri - a jar of mixed flower petals and spices used as perfume rose water - perfume consisting of water scented with oil of roses toilet articles, toiletry - artifacts used in making your toilet (washing and taking care of your body) eau de toilette, toilet water - a perfumed liquid lighter than cologne
Verb	1.	perfume - fill or impregnate with an odor; "orange blossoms perfumed the air in the garden" aromatise, aromatize odorize, odourise, scent - cause to smell or be smelly
	2.	perfume - apply perfume to; "She perfumes herself every day" scent neaten, groom - care for one's external appearance; "He is always well-groomed"

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perfume

noun 1. fragrance, scent, essence, incense, cologne, eau de toilette, eau de cologne, attar

noun 2. scent, smell, fragrance, bouquet, aroma, odour, sweetness, niff Brit. (slang) redolence, balminess

Translations

perfume [ˈpəːfjuːm] n → perfume m

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perfume [ˈpəːfjuːm] n → parfum m

vt → parfumer

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perfume [ˈpəːfjuːm] n → Parfüm nt (= fragrance); Duft m

vt → parfümieren

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perfume [ˈpəːfjuːm] n → profumo

vt → profumare