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sillage

Pronunciation: /siːˈjɑːʒ/
Definition of sillage

noun

  • the degree to which a perfume’s fragrance lingers in the air when worn:neither scent has a very strong sillage [mass noun]:a summer fragrance with good sillage

Origin:

French, literally 'wake, trail'

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