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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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