attar

at·tar

noun \ˈa-tər, ˈa-ˌtär\

Definition of ATTAR

: a fragrant essential oil (as from rose petals); also : fragrance

Variants of ATTAR

at·tar also ot·to \ˈä-(ˌ)tō\

Examples of ATTAR

1. <exuding the attar of jasmine, the beautifully bejeweled woman set off for the ball>

Origin of ATTAR

Persian ʽaṭir perfumed, from Arabic, from ʽiṭr perfume

First Known Use: 1798

Related to ATTAR

Synonyms: aroma, fragrance (also otto), balm, bouquet, fragrancy, incense, perfume, redolence, scent, spice

Antonyms: fetor, malodor, reek, stench, stink

Related Words: essence, odor

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Rhymes with ATTAR

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