Well attestedNamed for a product of the place
cologne
noun · first attested 18th century
The fragrance is named for Cologne, in German Köln.
A scented toilet water; originally eau de Cologne.
Record
- Relationship
- Named for a product of the place
- Confidence
- Well attestedThe place link is the standard scholarly account.
- Attested
- 18th century
- Part of speech
- noun
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- Step 1
Cologne
- Step 2
eau de Cologne
- In English
cologne
Eau de Cologne was blended in the city of Cologne in the 18th century. English shortened the French phrase until the city name alone meant the scent.
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