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eau de Cologne

[ oh duh kuh-lohn ]

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noun

eau de Cologne

/ əʊ də kəˈləʊn /

First recorded in 1795–1805

French, literally: water of Cologne

Among other extras, the little fellow's hair was treated to a liberal supply of eau de cologne, to his huge gratification.

The maid gathered up the brushes and the bottle of eau-de-cologne from the table and took them into Mrs. Admaston's room.

She gave a shriek of alarm and fainted away, and they had to pour two barrels of eau-de-cologne over her before she recovered.

They are continually besprinkling themselves with eau de Cologne, esprit de Lavande, agua rica, or mistura.

She had seen a drop of eau de Cologne on the polished arm of the sofa, and instinctively sought to wipe it off.

April 18, 2024petrichor

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