Fragrance

Fragrance
Fragrance Fra"grance, Fragrancy Fra"gran*cy, n. [L. fragrantia: cf. OF. fragrance.] The quality of being fragrant; sweetness of smell; a sweet smell; a pleasing odor; perfume. [1913 Webster]

Eve separate he spies, Veiled in a cloud of fragrance. --Milton. [1913 Webster]

The goblet crowned, Breathed aromatic fragrancies around. --Pope. [1913 Webster]


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