cologne

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English

Etymology

Short for eau de Cologne (French Eau de Cologne), the name given to the original product in 1709. The success of the original Eau de Cologne inspired many imitators and it has become a genericized trademark. See Cologne.

Pronunciation

• (UK) IPA^(key): /kəˈləʊn/
• (US) IPA^(key): /kəˈloʊn/
• Rhymes: -əʊn

Noun

cologne (usually uncountable, plural colognes) (cosmetics)

1. A type of perfume consisting of 2-5% essential oils, 70-90% alcohol and water.
2. Any of a family of fresh, citrus-based fragrances distilled using extracts from citrus, floral, and woody ingredients, said to have been developed in the early 18th century in Cologne, Germany.
3. (loosely) A fragrance typically worn by a man as opposed to a woman, regardless of its concentration.

Synonyms

• eau de Cologne

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Translations

See also

• eau de toilette
• perfume
• toilet water

Anagrams

• El Congo