'Perfume' definitions:
Definition of 'perfume'
From: WordNet
Definition of 'Perfume'
From: GCIDE
- Perfume \Per*fume"\ (p[~e]r*f[=u]m"), v. t. [imp. & p. p. Perfumed (p[~e]r*f[=u]md"); 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. [1913 Webster]
- And Carmel's flowery top perfumes the skies. --Pope. [1913 Webster]
Definition of 'Perfume'
From: GCIDE
- Perfume \Per"fume\ (p[~e]r"f[=u]m or p[~e]r*f[=u]m"; 277), 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. [1913 Webster]
- No rich perfumes refresh the fruitful field. --Pope. [1913 Webster]
- 2. A substance that emits an agreeable odor. [1913 Webster]
- And thou shalt make it a perfume. --Ex. xxx. 35. [1913 Webster]
Synonyms of 'perfume'
From: Moby Thesaurus
- aerate,
- aerify,
- ambergris,
- ambrosia,
- aroma,
- aromatic,
- aromatic gum,
- aromatic water,
- aromatize,
- atomize,
- attar,
- attar of roses,
- balm,
- balm of Gilead,
- balminess,
- balsam,
- bay oil,
- bergamot oil,
- bouquet,
- carbonate,
- cense,
- champaca oil,
- chlorinate,
- civet,
- distill,
- embalm,
- emit,
- essence,
- essential oil,
- etherify,
- etherize,
- evaporate,
- exhale,
- extract,
- fixative,
- fluidize,
- fractionate,
- fragrance,
- fragrancy,
- fruitiness,
- fume,
- fumigate,
- gasify,
- give off,
- heliotrope,
- hydrogenate,
- incense,
- jasmine oil,
- lavender oil,
- musk,
- muskiness,
- myrcia oil,
- myrrh,
- nose,
- nosegay,
- odor,
- odorize,
- oxygenate,
- parfum,
- perfumery,
- redolence,
- reek,
- rose oil,
- scent,
- send out,
- smell,
- smoke,
- spice,
- spiciness,
- spray,
- steam,
- sublimate,
- sublime,
- sweet savor,
- sweet smell,
- thurify,
- toilet water,
- vaporize,
- volatile oil,
- volatilize