What does "perfume" mean?
Perfume: 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.
Additional senses
- 2.A substance that emits an agreeable odor. And thou shalt make it a perfume. Ex. xxx. 35.
Sources
- Webster's Unabridged Dictionary, 1913 edition (public domain, via GCIDE / Project Gutenberg).
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