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perfume vs potpourri

potpourri vs perfume

perfume and potpourri both are nouns.

perfume is a verb but potpourri is not a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
perfume Yes No Yes No
potpourri Yes No No No
As nouns, potpourri is a hyponym of perfume; that is, potpourri is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than perfume:
  • perfume: a toiletry that emits and diffuses a fragrant odor
  • potpourri: a jar of mixed flower petals and spices used as perfume
perfume (noun) potpourri (noun)
a toiletry that emits and diffuses a fragrant odor a jar of mixed flower petals and spices used as perfume
a distinctive odor that is pleasant a musical composition consisting of a series of songs or other musical pieces from various sources
a collection containing a variety of sorts of things
perfume (verb) potpourri (verb)
apply perfume to
fill or impregnate with an odor
Difference between perfume and potpourri

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