coumarin
/ˈkuːmərɪn/
noun
- A sweet-smelling chemical compound found in many plants, used in perfumes, flavorings, and some medicines.
- Many perfumes contain coumarin to create a warm, cozy fragrance.
- The coumarin in sweet clover can be toxic if the plant spoils.
- Coumarin gives vanilla extract its pleasant, sweet scent.