PERFUMING

Verb

perfuming

present participle of perfume

Source: Wiktionary


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.]

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

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.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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13 February 2025

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