Emily Dickinson Lexicon
Definition for Attar (-s, -'s)
attar (-s, -'s), n. [Persian Ο‚atar perfume essence.]
Rose-petal perfume; aromatic extract; fragrant oil from blossoms; sweet-smelling essence of flower petals; [fig.] meaning of existence; significance of life; infinite joy; rich substance of great value.
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