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perfume (noun)

A fragrant liquid, typically made from essential oils extracted from flowers and spices, used to give a pleasant smell to one's body or clothing. It can also refer to the pleasant smell itself.

💡 Memory Tip

Think of a 'PERfect' 'FUME'. A perfume is a fume (scent) that is perfect and pleasant to smell.

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⚠️ Common Mistakes

Using 'perfume' for all bad smells. → Use 'smell,' 'odor,' or 'stench.'

Spelling it as 'perfum' or 'purfume'. → Spelling it as 'perfume'.

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