Definitions for odorousˈoʊ dər əs
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Random House Webster's College Dictionary
o•dor•ousˈoʊ dər əs(adj.)
Ref: odoriferous .
Origin of odorous:
1540–50; < L odōrus fragrant. See odor , -ous
o′dor•ous•ness(n.)
Princeton's WordNet
odorous(adj)
having odor or a characteristic odor
"odorous jasmine flowers"; "odorous garbage"; "fresh odorous bread"
odoriferous, odorous(adj)
emitting an odor
"odorous salt pork and weevily hardtack"
odoriferous, odorous, perfumed, scented, sweet, sweet-scented, sweet-smelling(adj)
having a natural fragrance
"odoriferous spices"; "the odorous air of the orchard"; "the perfumed air of June"; "scented flowers"
Wiktionary
odorous(Adjective)
Having a distinctive odor.
The table was piled with odorous lilies.
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