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9.9
A scented oil made from flowers, especially roses
  • noun
  • /əˈtɑr/
  • Indian
translation icon : attar
  • The traditional market in Istanbul is famous for its exquisite atar derived from fresh roses.

Examples

  • She wore a beautiful perfume made of atar, which captivated everyone in the room.

  • The atar created from these rare flowers is highly sought after for its enchanting fragrance.

  • According to reports in Gaza, Israel also tried to kill Ra'ad al-Atar, another senior Izz al-Din al-Qassam commander.

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Synonyms

attar
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1 9.9

A natural perfume oil made from flowers, especially rose petals

is the general name for any fragrant oil from flowers
rose oil
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1 3.7

A strong scented oil made from rose petals used in perfume and skin care

is the broader floral essential oil term rather than this specific extract
ottar
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  • UK
9.9

A strong-smelling oil from flowers, especially roses

is the same meaning but presented as a different traditional form
attar of roses
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8.1

A fragrant oil made from fresh roses used in perfume and cosmetics

is broader, covering floral oils beyond those from fresh petals

How Fragrant

atar
  • Indian
9.9
perfume
124 1.0
fragrance
83 2.6
scent
165 1.0
odor
  • US
145 1.9

Surface Forms

atar singular
atars plural

Etymology

Atar comes from the Arabic word itr, which means 'perfume' and passed into Persian and South Asian languages as attar or itar. So atar today names a strong, fragrant flower oil (often rose), the same kind of perfume people have used for centuries.