freshener

[fresh-uh-ner]

fresh·en·er

[fresh-uh-ner]
noun
1.
something that freshens or refreshens: An air freshener cleared the room of stale odors.
2.
a soothing skin lotion.
3.
a beverage that makes the drinker feel refreshed.

Origin:
1880–85; freshen + -er1
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Freshener is always a great word to know.
So is bezoar. Does it mean:
a calculus or concretion found in the stomach or intestines of certain animals, esp. ruminants, formerly reputed to be an effective remedy for poison.
a children's mummer's parade, as on the Fourth of July, with prizes for the best costumes.
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World English Dictionary
freshen (ˈfrɛʃən)
 
vb
1.  to make or become fresh or fresher
2.  (often foll by up) to refresh (oneself), esp by washing
3.  (intr) (of the wind) to increase
4.  to lose or cause to lose saltiness
5.  chiefly (US) (intr)
 a.  (of farm animals) to give birth
 b.  (of cows) to commence giving milk after calving
 
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