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
Cathy was lying on her bed, covered with a down quilt, and a group of anxious girls, half-dressed in various costumes, hovered around her with bottles of eau de Cologne and smelling-salts.
From The Fortunes of Philippa A School Story by Angela Brazil
"You shall have some of my eau de Cologne to use if you like, darling," whispered Marjorie.
From The Children of Wilton Chase by L. T. Meade
When she again looked in, an hour later, the invalid, with blistered face and fevered eyes, feebly declared herself a "trifle easier," and Strong was bathing her head with eau de Cologne.
From Madeline Payne, the Detective's Daughter by Lawrence L. Lynch
We saw the Cathedral, got eau de Cologne, and very gladly left after three days.
From Louisa May Alcott : Her Life, Letters, and Journals by Louisa May Alcott
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