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Perfume - Dictionary Definition and Overview |
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Perfume : (noun)
1: a toiletry that emits and diffuses a fragrant odor [syn: essence]
2: a distinctive odor that is pleasant [syn: aroma, fragrance,
scent]
(verb)
1: fill or impregnate with an odor; "orange blossoms prerfumed
the air in the garden" [syn: aromatize, aromatise]
2: apply perfume to; "She perfumes herself every day" [syn: scent]
Based on WordNet 2.0
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Perfume : \Per*fume"\, v. t. [imp. & p. p. Perfumed; p. pr. &
vb. n. Perfuming.] [F. parfumer (cf. Sp. perfumar); par
(see Par) _ fumer to smoke, L. fumare, fr. fumus smoke. See
Fume.]
To fill or impregnate with a perfume; to scent.
And Carmel's flowery top perfumes the skies. --Pope.
Based on Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary
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Perfume : \Per"fume\, n. [F. parfum; cf. Sp. perfume. See
Perfume, v.]
1. The scent, odor, or odoriferous particles emitted from a
sweet-smelling substance; a pleasant odor; fragrance;
aroma.
No rich perfumes refresh the fruitful field. --Pope.
2. A substance that emits an agreeable odor.
And thou shalt make it a perfume. --Ex. xxx. 35.
Based on Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913)
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