n. A type of perfume consisting of 2-5% essential oils, 70-90 % alcohol and water.
the GNU version of the Collaborative International Dictionary of English
n. A perfumed liquid, composed of alcohol and certain aromatic oils, used in the toilet; -- called also cologne water and eau de cologne.
The Century Dictionary and Cyclopedia
n. A perfumed spirit, first made on a large scale at Cologne in 1709 by Jean Farina, and still extensively produced there by persons bearing or assuming that name.
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n. a commercial center and river port in western Germany on the Rhine River; flourished during the 15th century as a member of the Hanseatic League
n. a perfumed liquid made of essential oils and alcohol
Word Usage
"By this time, the cougar has established that you have impeccable taste in cologne, money is no object to you, and that you have loyalty to her store, the store she makes commission at."