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PERFUMERY
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I. (noun)
Sense 1
Meaning:
The art of making perfumes
Classified under:
Nouns denoting acts or actions
Hypernyms ("perfumery" is a kind of...):
art; artistic creation; artistic production (the creation of beautiful or significant things)
Sense 2
Meaning:
An establishment where perfumes are made
Classified under:
Nouns denoting man-made objects
Hypernyms ("perfumery" is a kind of...):
establishment (a public or private structure (business or governmental or educational) including buildings and equipment for business or residence)
Sense 3
Meaning:
Store where perfumes are sold
Classified under:
Nouns denoting man-made objects
Hypernyms ("perfumery" is a kind of...):
shop; store (a mercantile establishment for the retail sale of goods or services)
Sense 4
Meaning:
Perfumes in general
Classified under:
Nouns denoting man-made objects
Hypernyms ("perfumery" is a kind of...):
essence; perfume (a toiletry that emits and diffuses a fragrant odor)
Derivation:
perfume (apply perfume to)
perfume (fill or impregnate with an odor)
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