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odorous
adjective odor·ous \ˈō-də-rəs\
: having a strong smell
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First Known Use of ODOROUS
15th century
Synonym Discussion of ODOROUS
odorous, fragrant, redolent, aromatic mean emitting and diffusing scent. odorous applies to whatever has a strong distinctive smell whether pleasant or unpleasant <odorous cheeses should be tightly wrapped>. fragrant applies to things (as flowers or spices) with sweet or agreeable odors <a fragrant rose>. redolent applies usually to a place or thing impregnated with odors <the kitchen was redolent of garlic and tomatoes>. aromatic applies to things emitting pungent often fresh odors <an aromatic blend of tobaccos>.
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odorous
adjective odor·ous \ˈōd-ə-rəs\
Medical Definition of ODOROUS
: having an odor: as a : having a sweet or pleasant odor b : having a bad odor
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