odor
noun
1 odor
Any property detected by the olfactory system.
synonyms: aroma, odour, olfactory property, scent, smell.
Roget 398: odor, smell, odorament†, scent, effluvium; emanation, exhalation; fume, essence, trail, nidor†, redolence. sense of smell; ... show more
Dutch: geur, geurtje, lucht, odeur, reuk
Polish: zapach, woń
2 odor
The sensation that results when olfactory receptors in the nose are stimulated by particular chemicals in gaseous form.
synonyms: odour, olfactory perception, olfactory sensation, smell.
Dutch: geur, geurtje, lucht, odeur, reuk
Moby thesaurus: air, aroma, atmosphere, attribute, aura, badge, balminess, bouquet, brand, breath, cachet, cast, character, characteristic, configuration, cut, differentia, differential, distinctive feature, earmark ... show more.
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