Meaning of the word cologne in English

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cologne

US /kəˈloʊn/
UK /kəˈloʊn/
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Noun

1.

a lightly scented perfume for men

Example:
He applied a splash of cologne before leaving for the party.
The scent of his cologne lingered in the air.
2.

a city in Germany, famous for its cathedral and as the origin of eau de cologne

Example:
We visited the famous cathedral in Cologne.
The city of Cologne is located on the Rhine River.
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