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cologne

1 of 1noun
/kə.ˈloʊn/
Forms:colognes
1

a liquid that people put on some parts of their skin or clothes to smell better

B2
  • He applied cologne before going out for the evening.
  • The store offers a wide range of colognes from various brands.
  • She complimented him on his choice of cologne; it had a fresh scent.
  • Many people prefer cologne over perfume for its lighter fragrance.
  • He received a bottle of cologne as a gift for his birthday.
2

a city in western Germany on the Rhine River, historically a commercial hub and river port, notable for its prosperity in the 15th century

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