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perfumery

[ per-fyoo-muh-ree ]
/ pərˈfyu mə ri /
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noun, plural per·fum·er·ies.

perfumes collectively.
a perfume.
the art or business of a perfumer.
the place of business of a perfumer.
the preparation of perfumes.

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Nearby words

performative, performing, performing arts, perfume, perfumer, perfumery, perfunctory, perfusate, perfuse, perfusion, pergamum

Origin of perfumery

1790–1800; perfumer + -y3; see -ery
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British Dictionary definitions for perfumery

perfumery

/ (pəˈfjuːmərɪ) /

noun plural -eries

a place where perfumes are sold
a factory where perfumes are made
the process of making perfumes
perfumes in general
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