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1. (n.) odor
the property of a substance that activates the sense of smell:
a beautiful flower with an unpleasant odor.
2. odor
a sensation perceived by the sense of smell; scent.
3. odor
a quality or property characteristic or suggestive of something:
an odor of suspicion.
4. odor
repute:
in bad odor with one's creditors.
5. odor
Archaic. something that has a pleasant scent.
Etymology: (1250–1300; ME < OF < L)
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1. (noun) olfactory property, smell, aroma, odor, odour, scent
any property detected by the olfactory system
2. (noun) smell, odor, odour, olfactory sensation, olfactory perception
the sensation that results when olfactory receptors in the nose are stimulated by particular chemicals in gaseous form
"she loved the smell of roses"
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