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Odorous

Having or emitting an odor or scent, esp. a sweet odor; fragrant; sweet-smelling.

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Alliaceous 84% connected

Of or pertaining to the genus Allium, or garlic, onions, leeks, etc.; having the smell or taste of garlic or onions.

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Alliaceous 84% connected

Of or pertaining to the genus Allium, or garlic, onions, leeks, etc.; having the smell or taste of garlic or onions.

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Fragrant 84% connected

Affecting the olfactory nerves agreeably; sweet of smell; odorous; having or emitting an agreeable perfume.

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Fragrant 84% connected

Affecting the olfactory nerves agreeably; sweet of smell; odorous; having or emitting an agreeable perfume.

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Redolent 84% connected

Diffusing odor or fragrance; spreading sweet scent; scented; odorous; smelling; -- usually followed by of.

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Redolent 84% connected

Diffusing odor or fragrance; spreading sweet scent; scented; odorous; smelling; -- usually followed by of.

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Scented 84% connected

of Scent

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Scented 84% connected

of Scent

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Smelling 84% connected

of Smell

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Smelling 84% connected

of Smell

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Smell 74% connected

To perceive by the olfactory nerves, or organs of smell; to have a sensation of, excited through the nasal organs when affected by the appropriate ma…

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Smell 74% connected

To perceive by the olfactory nerves, or organs of smell; to have a sensation of, excited through the nasal organs when affected by the appropriate ma…

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Aroma 66% connected

The quality or principle of plants or other substances which constitutes their fragrance; agreeable odor; as, the aroma of coffee.

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Aroma 66% connected

The quality or principle of plants or other substances which constitutes their fragrance; agreeable odor; as, the aroma of coffee.

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Odor 66% connected

Any smell, whether fragrant or offensive; scent; perfume.

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Odor 66% connected

Any smell, whether fragrant or offensive; scent; perfume.

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Odour 66% connected

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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Odour 66% connected

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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Scent 66% connected

To perceive by the olfactory organs; to smell; as, to scent game, as a hound does.

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Scent 66% connected

To perceive by the olfactory organs; to smell; as, to scent game, as a hound does.

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Smell 66% connected

To perceive by the olfactory nerves, or organs of smell; to have a sensation of, excited through the nasal organs when affected by the appropriate ma…

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Smell 66% connected

To perceive by the olfactory nerves, or organs of smell; to have a sensation of, excited through the nasal organs when affected by the appropriate ma…

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Odoriferous 92% connected

Bearing or yielding an odor; perfumed; usually, sweet of scent; fragrant; as, odoriferous spices, particles, fumes, breezes.

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Perfumed 92% connected

of Perfume

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Scented 92% connected

of Scent

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Sweet 92% connected

Having an agreeable taste or flavor such as that of sugar; saccharine; -- opposed to sour and bitter; as, a sweet beverage; sweet fruits; sweet orang…

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Sweet-scented 92% connected

Having a sweet scent or smell; fragrant.

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