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 perfume perfume /pɝˈfjuːm/

noun

  1. () A toiletry that emits and diffuses a fragrant odor  ( essence , perfume )
    a toiletry that emits and diffuses a fragrant odor
     She loved wearing her favorite perfume, which had a floral scent
    She loved wearing her favorite perfume, which had a floral scent
  2. () A distinctive odor that is pleasant  ( aroma , fragrance , perfume , scent )
    a distinctive odor that is pleasant
     The scent of freshly baked bread filled the air.
    The scent of freshly baked bread filled the air.

verb

  1. Apply perfume to  ( perfume , scent )
    apply perfume to
     She perfumes herself every day
    She perfumes herself every day
  2. Fill or impregnate with an odor  ( aromatise [British] , aromatize , perfume )
    fill or impregnate with an odor
     Orange blossoms perfumed the air in the garden
    orange blossoms perfumed the air in the garden