The expression “coffee break” was first attested in 1952 in glossy magazine advertisements by the Pan-American Coffee Bureau.
PERFUMERY
perfumery
(noun) the art of making perfumes
perfumery
(noun) an establishment where perfumes are made
perfumery
(noun) store where perfumes are sold
perfumery
(noun) perfumes in general
Source: WordNet® 3.1
Etymology
Noun
perfumery (countable and uncountable, plural perfumeries)
(countable) A shop selling perfumes.
(countable) A factory where perfume is made.
(uncountable) The manufacture of perfume.
Source: Wiktionary
Per*fum"er*y, n.
1. Perfumes, in general.
2. Etym: [Cf. F. parfumerie.]
Definition: The art of preparing perfumes.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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