Category:Perfume

Per*fume", v. t. [imp. & p. p. Perfumed; p. pr. & vb. n. Perfuming.] Etym: [f. parfumer (cf. Sp. perfumar); par (see par) + fumer to Smoke, l. fumare, fr. fumus smoke. See fume.]

Defn: to fill or impregnate with a perfume; to scent. And carmel's flowery top perfumes the skies. Pope.

Perfume Per"fume, n. Etym: [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. No rich perfumes refresh the fruitful field. Pope.

2. A substance that emits an agreeable odor. And thou shalt make it a perfume. Ex. xxx. 35.