eau de Cologne
Americannoun
noun
Etymology
Origin of eau de Cologne
First recorded in 1795–1805
Example Sentences
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Faint was his aroma of eau de Cologne.
From Time Magazine Archive
We had garlands of flowers thrown about our necks, and we were sprinkled with eau de Cologne.
From A Tour of the Missions Observations and Conclusions by Strong, Augustus Hopkins
The scent of eau de Cologne is supposed to be refreshing, and that of ammonia to be vivifying, and that of ether sickening.
From Here and Hereafter by Pain, Barry
Her maid is worn to a shadow by the perpetual search for handkerchiefs and eau de Cologne, with which to bathe the aching forehead of her mistress.
From Punch, or the London Charivari, Vol. 98, April 12, 1890 by Various
She gave herself a real wash with eau de Cologne as well as soap, a delicious perfume soap.
From Nobody's Girl (En Famille) by Crewe-Jones, Florence
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