I. ˈpər-ˌfyüm, (ˌ)pər-ˈ noun
Etymology: Middle French perfum, probably from Old Occitan, from perfumar to perfume, from per- thoroughly (from Latin) + fumar to smoke, from Latin fumare, from fumus smoke — more at fume
Date: 1533
1. : the scent of something sweet-smelling
2. : a substance that emits a pleasant odor ; especially : a fluid preparation of natural essences (as from plants or animals) or synthetics and a fixative used for scenting
Synonyms: see fragrance
II. (ˌ)pər-ˈfyüm, ˈpər-ˌ transitive verb
( per·fumed ; per·fum·ing )
Date: 1531
: to fill or imbue with an odor