to fill or infuse with a pleasant odor or odor-releasing substance
the fans are used to odorize the air outside the confectioner's shop in order to lure more passersby
Much of Sardinia is coated in vegetal scrub known as maquis, a Mediterranean ecosystem which perfumes the island.
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Tom Mullen,
Forbes.com,
1 June 2025
Nestled on a mountainside draped in maple and birch, perfumed by mountain laurel, their property is surrounded by the Black Mountains, ancient protectors of this magical place.
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