Per*fume" (?), v. t. [imp. & p.
p. Perfumed (?); p. pr. & vb. n.
Perfuming.] [F. parfumer (cf. Sp. perfumar);
par (see Par) + fumer to smoke, L. fumare,
fr. fumus smoke. See Fume.] To fill or impregnate
with a perfume; to scent.
And Carmel's flowery top perfumes the
skies.
Pope.Per"fume (?), n. [F. parfum; cf.
Sp. perfume. See Perfume, v.]
1. The scent, odor, or odoriferous particles
emitted from a sweet-smelling substance; a pleasant odor; fragrance;
aroma.
No rich perfumes refresh the fruitful
field.
Pope.
2. A substance that emits an agreeable
odor.
And thou shalt make it a perfume.
Ex. xxx. 35.