fumet
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9.6
- noun
- /fjuːˈmeɪ/
- A delicate fumet of herbs filled the kitchen as the soup simmered on the stove.
Examples
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Can you smell the fumet wafting from the oven?
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She noticed the subtle fumet of perfume as she entered the elegant room.
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The fumet of fresh bread drifted from the bakery and tempted everyone on the corner.
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The fumet from the seafood stew filled the kitchen.
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The fumet of fresh bread drifted from the bakery and tempted everyone on the corner.
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A delicate fumet of herbs filled the kitchen as the soup simmered on the stove.
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She noticed the subtle fumet of perfume as she entered the elegant room.
Synonyms
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1.0
A scent you notice with your nose
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2.6
A pleasant sweet smell from flowers or perfume
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1.6
A pleasant smell that often comes from food, drink, or flowers
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1.0
A pleasant smell that you notice and enjoy
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4.6
A pleasant smell you notice in wine or perfume
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3.0
A short soft smell of perfume in the air
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1.0
A pleasant smell like flowers or fresh bread
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4.8
A pleasant smell often from flowers or scented liquids you wear
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9.8
A pleasant smell that often brings back memories
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9.2
A pleasant smell that comes from things like plants or spices
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5.5
A pleasant, sweet smell that fills a place
Antonyms
How Fragrant
Surface Forms
Etymology
Fumet for an aroma comes from French and the Latin fumus, meaning 'smoke' or 'smell'. A helpful way to remember it is to think of English perfume or fume; a fumet is simply a strong, pleasant scent from cooking or perfume.