| perfume | 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) |
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