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(pûr′fy
m, pər·fym′) noun
1. A pleasant odor, as from flowers; fragrance.
2. A fragrant substance, usually a volatile liquid, prepared to emit a pleasant odor; scent. See synonyms under SMELL.
—v.t. (pər·fym′) ·fumed, ·fum·ing To fill or impregnate with a fragrant odor; scent. [<F parfum <Ital. perfumare, lit., impregnate with smoke <per- through (<L) + fumare smoke <fumus smoke]
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