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or less commonly otto \ ˈä-​(ˌ)tō \ variants:

Definition of attar : a fragrant essential oil (as from rose petals) also : fragrance

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Examples of attar in a Sentence exuding the attar of jasmine, the beautifully bejeweled woman set off for the ball

First Known Use of attar 1790, in the meaning defined above

History and Etymology for attar Persian ʽaṭir perfumed, from Arabic, from ʽiṭr perfume

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More Definitions for attar attar noun at·​tar | \ ˈat-ər , ˈa-ˌtär \ Medical Definition of attar : a fragrant essential oil especially : attar of roses

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