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Definition of perfumery - 2 dictionary results

per⋅fum⋅er⋅y

[per-fyoo-muh-ree]
–noun, plural -er⋅ies.
1. perfumes collectively.
2. a perfume.
3. the art or business of a perfumer.
4. the place of business of a perfumer.
5. the preparation of perfumes.

Origin:
1790–1800; perfumer + -y 3 ; see -ery
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per·fum·er·y   (pər-fyōō'mə-rē)   
n.   pl. per·fum·er·ies
  1. Perfumes.

  2. An establishment that makes or sells perfume.

  3. The art of making perfume.

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