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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IMPROVISED

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