attar

Other forms: attars

Definitions of attar
  1. noun
    essential oil or perfume obtained from flowers
    synonyms: atar, athar, ottar
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    types:
    attar of roses, rose oil
    a volatile fragrant oil obtained from fresh roses by steam distillation
    type of:
    essential oil, volatile oil
    an oil having the odor or flavor of the plant from which it comes; used in perfume and flavorings
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