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Definition of Fragrancy
1. Noun. A pleasingly sweet olfactory property.
Generic synonyms: Aroma, Odor, Odour, Olfactory Property, Scent, Smell
Derivative terms: Fragrant, Redolent, Sweet
Definition of Fragrancy
1. Noun. fragrance ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Fragrancy
1. [n -CIES]
Medical Definition of Fragrancy
1. The quality of being fragrant; sweetness of smell; a sweet smell; a pleasing odour; perfume. "Eve separate he spies, Veiled in a cloud of fragrance." (Milton) "The goblet crowned, Breathed aromatic fragrancies around." (Pope) Origin: L. Fragrantia: cf. OF. Fragrance. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)
Lexicographical Neighbors of Fragrancy
Literary usage of Fragrancy
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. "Smile-awhile," Am (1918)
"... "they didn't charge me a cent." "Yes, but what did the judge say you were
guilty of?" "I think," said Sam, "he said I was guilt}7 of fragrancy. ..."
2. A General Collection of the Best and Most Interesting Voyages and Travels in by John Pinkerton (1813)
"... this gradual alteration of colour, the fruit exhales fuch a fragrancy as ...
retains its fragrancy for a confider- able time, when it begins to decay. ..."
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