eau de Cologne

[ oh duh kuh-lohn ]
/ ˌoʊ də kəˈloʊn /
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noun

cologne.

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Origin of eau de Cologne

First recorded in 1795–1805
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Words related to eau de cologne

oil, bouquet, odor, incense, aroma, smell, spice, balm, sachet, essence, cologne, fragrance, redolence, attar, balminess

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British Dictionary definitions for eau de cologne

eau de Cologne
/ (əʊ də kəˈləʊn) /

noun

See cologne

Word Origin for eau de Cologne

French, literally: water of Cologne
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