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| ambergris |
a gray, waxy substance from the intestines of sperm whales, used in making perfume. |
| ampulla |
a round bottle with two handles, used by the ancient Romans for wine, oil, or perfume. [1/2 definitions] |
| atomizer |
a device that converts a liquid, esp. a medicine or perfume, into a spray. |
| civet |
the musky fluid secreted by the civet cat, used in the perfume industry. [1/3 definitions] |
| cologne |
a fragrant liquid mixture of alcohol and scented oils, used to cool or perfume the skin; eau de Cologne. |
| essence |
a solution of such a substance in alcohol, such as perfume. [1/4 definitions] |
| frangipani |
a perfume derived from these flowers or having a similar fragrance. [1/3 definitions] |
| myrrh |
a sweet-smelling gum exuded by several related trees and shrubs native to India, Arabia, and East Africa, and used in perfume and incense. |
| patchouli |
the perfume made from such oil. [1/2 definitions] |
| perfume |
to apply scent or perfume to. [1/4 definitions] |
| rose water |
a tincture of water with attar of roses, used in perfume, cosmetics, and cooking. |
| scent |
a liquid that imparts a pleasant smell; perfume. [1/7 definitions] |
| sweet gum |
the resin from this tree, often used in perfume and medicine. [1/3 definitions] |
| toilet water |
a lightly scented liquid used as perfume or cologne. |
| tolu |
an aromatic balsam or resin obtained from the bark of a South American tree and used in cough medicines and expectorants, flavoring, and perfume; balsam of tolu. |
| vanilla |
the extract of this fruit dissolved in alcohol and used as a flavoring or in perfume. [1/4 definitions] |
| vial |
a small, sometimes stoppered bottle of glass or plastic used for small amounts of liquid medicine, chemicals, perfume, or the like. |
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