cologne

Reading level: hard

Estimated CEFR level: C1 — Advanced

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Definition

  1. noun a commercial center and river port in western Germany on the Rhine River; flourished during the 15th century as a member of the Hanseatic League
  2. noun a perfumed liquid made of essential oils and alcohol

Etymology

Ellipsis of eau de Cologne (French eau de Cologne), the name given to the original product in 1709. The success of the original Eau de Cologne inspired many imitators and it has become a genericized trademark. See Cologne.

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Synonyms

Koln

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