Associations to the word «Cologne»

Wiktionary

COLOGNE, proper noun. A city in northwestern Germany on the Rhine River.
COLOGNE, noun. A type of perfume consisting of 2-5% essential oils, 70-90 % alcohol and water.
COLOGNE EARTH, noun. (mineral) An earth of a deep brown colour, containing more vegetable than mineral matter; an earthy variety of lignite, or brown coal.
COLOGNE UMBER, noun. A brown pigment obtained from lignite.

Dictionary definition

COLOGNE, 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.
COLOGNE, noun. A perfumed liquid made of essential oils and alcohol.

Wise words

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