colane

/kɒleɪn/

Definitions

1. noun

a type of fragrant oil derived from flowers, especially camphor and rose oil

“The perfume contained a mixture of expensive colane and other fragrances.”

2. noun

a type of Japanese incense, often made from agarwood

“The traditional Japanese tea ceremony featured a bowl of warm colane.”

3. verb

to perfume or scent something, especially with incense or fragrant oils

“The monks colaned the entire temple with a soothing scent.”

Synonyms

  • fragrance
  • incense
  • perfume

Antonyms

  • odor
  • stink