First Known Use: circa 1658
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olfactory
adjective ol·fac·to·ry \äl-ˈfak-t(ə-)rē, ōl-\
: of, relating to, or connected with the sense of smell
Full Definition of OLFACTORY
: of or relating to the sense of smell
— ol·fac·to·ri·ly \-t(ə-)rə-lē\ adverb
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OLFACTORILY Defined for Kids
olfactory
adjective ol·fac·to·ry \äl-ˈfak-tə-rē, ōl-\
Definition of OLFACTORY for Kids
: of or relating to smelling or the sense of smell <olfactory nerves>
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olfactory
adjective ol·fac·to·ry \äl-ˈfak-t(ə-)rē, ōl-\
Medical Definition of OLFACTORY
: of, relating to, or connected with the sense of smell
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