English Explanatory Dictionary

attar

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. An essential oil extracted from flowers.
  2. A perfume made from this oil.
name
  1. A surname.

Pronunciation

/ˈæt.ə/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-attar.wav /ˈæt.ɚ/ /ˈæt.ɑːɹ/ en-us-attar.ogg

Word forms

attar attars atar athar ittar ottar otter otto âta

Etymology

Borrowed from Persian عطر (atr, “scent”), from Arabic عِطْر (ʕiṭr, “perfume”).

Derived words

attar of roses
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