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enfleurage

noun · 1 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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  • UK, US: /ˌɑ̃.fluˈɹɑʒ/
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noun

Meaning 1

The process of extracting fragrance (essential oils) from flowers by using unscented wax or fat, then extracting with alcohol.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: uncountable, usually

Examples

  • The perfumes of plants like jasmine could only be extracted by enfleurage, as other methods of the time would denature the scents.

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

History

Etymology

Borrowed from French enfleurage.

Across languages

Translations

4 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • French: enfleurage — the process of extracting fragrance from flowers
  • Macedonian: анфлера́жа (anfleráža) — the process of extracting fragrance from flowers
  • Spanish: enfloraje — the process of extracting fragrance from flowers
  • Spanish: maceración — the process of extracting fragrance from flowers