Dictionary entry

Perfume (2)

Webster's Dictionary 1913

Per″fume (pẽr″fūm or pẽr‐fūm″; 277), n. [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.