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attar

at·tar
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Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • [at-er]
    • /ˈæt ər/
    • /ˈætə/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [at-er]
    • /ˈæt ər/

Definitions of attar word

  • noun attar an essential oil from flowers, esp the damask rose, used pure or as a base for perfume 3
  • noun attar an essential oil or perfume made from the petals of flowers, esp. of damask roses (attar of roses) 3
  • noun attar Also, atar, athar, ottar, otto. a perfume or essential oil obtained from flowers or petals. 1
  • noun attar Also called attar of roses. rose oil. 1
  • noun attar A fragrant essential oil, typically made from rose petals. 1
  • noun attar an essential oil extracted from flowers. 0

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Origin of attar

First appearance:

before 1790
One of the 43% newest English words
1790-1800; short for Persian 'atar-gūl attar of roses, akin to ʿatara to smell sweet, ʿiṭr fragrance (< Ar)

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Parts of speech for Attar

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation

attar popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 82% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.

attar usage trend in Literature

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Synonyms for attar

noun attar

  • oil — any of a large class of substances typically unctuous, viscous, combustible, liquid at ordinary temperatures, and soluble in ether or alcohol but not in water: used for anointing, perfuming, lubricating, illuminating, heating, etc.
  • bouquet — A bouquet is a bunch of flowers which is attractively arranged.
  • odor — the property of a substance that activates the sense of smell: to have an unpleasant odor.
  • incense — an aromatic gum or other substance producing a sweet odor when burned, used in religious ceremonies, to enhance a mood, etc.
  • aroma — An aroma is a strong, pleasant smell.

Antonyms for attar

noun attar

  • odor — the property of a substance that activates the sense of smell: to have an unpleasant odor.
  • stink — to emit a strong offensive smell.
  • stench — an offensive smell or odor; stink.
  • odour — the property of a substance that activates the sense of smell: to have an unpleasant odor.

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