perfume

Pronunciation: /ˈpɜːfjuːm/

Reading level: hard

Estimated CEFR level: B2 — Upper-Intermediate

Estimated from word frequency; not an official CEFR classification.

Definition

  1. noun a distinctive odor that is pleasant
  2. noun a toiletry that emits and diffuses a fragrant odor
  3. verb fill or impregnate with an odor

Etymology

Borrowed from Middle French parfum, perfum. Doublet of parfum.

In classic literature

Synonyms

aroma, fragrance, scent

Semantic network

Broader (hypernyms)
smell
Narrower (hyponyms)
incense

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