Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

attar

noun

/ˈætər/

Definition

A fragrant oil derived from flowers and used in perfumes.

Examples

She applied a few drops of attar to her wrists before heading out for the evening.
The shop offered a range of natural attars, each with a distinctive scent.
In many cultures, attar is used for personal fragrance and in religious ceremonies.

Meaning

Attar refers to a concentrated essential oil obtained through a distillation process, often made from roses or other flowers, used primarily in the creation of perfumes and fragrances.