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Redolence

Alt. of Redolency

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Aroma 76% connected

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

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

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Odor 76% connected

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

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

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Odour 76% 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"

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

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Scent 76% connected

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

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

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Smell 76% 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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Redolent 74% connected

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

oewn 2023 15% interchangeable

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Redolent 74% connected

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

oewn 2023 15% interchangeable

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Bouquet 92% connected

A nosegay; a bunch of flowers.

oewn 2023 68% interchangeable

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Fragrance 92% connected

Alt. of Fragrancy

oewn 2023 68% interchangeable

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Fragrancy 92% connected

The quality of being fragrant; sweetness of smell; a sweet smell; a pleasing odor; perfume.

oewn 2023 68% interchangeable

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Sweetness 92% connected

The quality or state of being sweet (in any sense of the adjective); gratefulness to the taste or to the smell; agreeableness.

oewn 2023 68% interchangeable

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