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Meaning of FRAGRANCE

Pronunciation:  'freygruns

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WordNet Dictionary
 
 Definition: 
  1. [n]  a pleasingly sweet olfactory property
  2. [n]  a distinctive odor that is pleasant
 
 Synonyms: aroma, bouquet, perfume, redolence, scent, sweetness
 
 See Also: aroma, incense, odor, odor, odour, odour, olfactory perception, olfactory property, olfactory sensation, scent, smell, smell

 

 

Webster's 1913 Dictionary
 
 Definition: 
\Fra"grance\, Fragrancy \Fra"gran*cy\, n. [L.
fragrantia: cf. OF. fragrance.]
The quality of being fragrant; sweetness of smell; a sweet
smell; a pleasing odor; perfume.
      Eve separate he spies, Veiled in a cloud of fragrance.
                                               --Milton.
      The goblet crowned, Breathed aromatic fragrancies
      around.                                  --Pope.
 
Thesaurus Terms
 
 Related Terms: aroma, balm, bouquet, breath, definite odor, detectable odor, effluvium, emanation, essence, exhalation, flavor, fragrancy, fume, incense, odor, perfume, redolence, savor, scent, smell, spice, spoor, stench, subtle odor, trace, trail, whiff
 

 

 



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