attar

American  

[at-er, -ahr] / ˈæt ər, -ɑr /

noun

1. Also atar athar ottar otto a perfume or essential oil obtained from flowers or petals.

2. Also called attar of roses,.  Also called otto of roses.  rose oil.

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attar British  

/ ˈɒtə, ˈɒtəʊ, ˈætə /

noun

1. an essential oil from flowers, esp the damask rose, used pure or as a base for perfume

   attar of roses

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Etymology

Origin of attar

First recorded in 1790–1800; short for Persian 'atar-gūl “attar of roses,” akin to ʿatara “to smell sweet,” ʿiṭr “fragrance” (from Arabic )

Example Sentences

There it was referred to as “earth perfume” or matti ka attar and perfumers bottled the smell and added it to their creations.

From The Guardian

Or look for attar of roses geranium at your local nursery.

From Los Angeles Times

Ifthekar approached the man and, as the bus careered down the road, offered him a small bottle of attar, an alcohol-free musk oil popular with Muslims.

From New York Times

They're the ones who will have been wearing attars and incense blends over the past few decades.

From The Guardian

Visitors to the Hall could also buy attar of roses, cigarettes, seraglio pastilles, and Turkish Delight.

From Project Gutenberg

Related Words

• aroma
• bouquet
• incense
• odor
• oil
• smell
• spice