perfume

//pərˈfjuːm//
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Visual representation of perfume

Noun

perfumeSingular
perfumesPlural
1

A fragrant liquid typically made from essential oils extracted from flowers and spices, used to give a pleasant smell to the body.

She received a bottle of perfume as a birthday gift.

2

A pleasant, sweet smell.

The perfume of fresh flowers filled the room.

Verb

perfumeInfinitive
perfumePresent tense
perfumedPast tense
perfumedPast participle
perfumingPresent participle
perfumesThird-person singular
1

To apply perfume to something or someone; to impart a pleasant scent.

She perfumed her hair with rose oil.

2

To fill or permeate with a pleasant smell.

The scent of roses perfumed the entire garden.

Synonym