Cologne

Origin

Short for 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

Full definition of cologne

Noun

1. A type of perfume consisting of 2-5% essential oils, 70-90 % alcohol and water.You stink of too much cologne.

Synonyms

• eau de Cologne