odor | ||
1. | [ noun ] any property detected by the olfactory system | |
Synonyms: | smell scent aroma odour olfactory_property | |
Related terms: | property malodorousness bouquet smell odorize scent perfume odorless odorous | |
2. | [ noun ] (psychology) the sensation that results when olfactory receptors in the nose are stimulated by particular chemicals in gaseous form | |
Synonyms: | smell olfactory_perception olfactory_sensation odour | |
Examples: | "she loved the smell of roses" |
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Related terms: | sensation aroma scent pungency malodor smell smell odorize | |
Similar spelling: |
Oder odour |