'Perfume' definitions:

Definition of 'perfume'

(from WordNet)
noun
A distinctive odor that is pleasant [syn: aroma, fragrance, perfume, scent]
noun
A toiletry that emits and diffuses a fragrant odor [syn: perfume, essence]
verb
Fill or impregnate with an odor; "orange blossoms perfumed the air in the garden" [syn: perfume, aromatize, aromatise]
verb
Apply perfume to; "She perfumes herself every day" [syn: perfume, scent]

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]

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