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Definition of Odour
1. Noun. The sensation that results when olfactory receptors in the nose are stimulated by particular chemicals in gaseous form. "She loved the smell of roses"
Exact synonyms: Odor, Olfactory Perception, Olfactory Sensation, Smell
Generic synonyms: Aesthesis, Esthesis, Sensation, Sense Datum, Sense Experience, Sense Impression
Specialized synonyms: Scent, Aroma, Fragrance, Perfume, Scent, Fetor, Foetor, Malodor, Malodour, Mephitis, Reek, Stench, Stink, Acridity
Derivative terms: Odorize, Odourise, Smell, Smell, Smell
Generic synonyms: Aesthesis, Esthesis, Sensation, Sense Datum, Sense Experience, Sense Impression
Specialized synonyms: Scent, Aroma, Fragrance, Perfume, Scent, Fetor, Foetor, Malodor, Malodour, Mephitis, Reek, Stench, Stink, Acridity
Derivative terms: Odorize, Odourise, Smell, Smell, Smell
2. Noun. Any property detected by the olfactory system.
Exact synonyms: Aroma, Odor, Olfactory Property, Scent, Smell
Generic synonyms: Property
Specialized synonyms: Bouquet, Fragrance, Fragrancy, Redolence, Sweetness, Fetidness, Foulness, Malodorousness, Rankness, Stinkiness, Muskiness, Rancidness
Attributes: Odorous, Inodorous, Odorless, Odourless
Derivative terms: Aromatic, Aromatise, Aromatize, Odorize, Odorous, Odourise, Scent, Scent, Smell, Smell, Smelly
Generic synonyms: Property
Specialized synonyms: Bouquet, Fragrance, Fragrancy, Redolence, Sweetness, Fetidness, Foulness, Malodorousness, Rankness, Stinkiness, Muskiness, Rancidness
Attributes: Odorous, Inodorous, Odorless, Odourless
Derivative terms: Aromatic, Aromatise, Aromatize, Odorize, Odorous, Odourise, Scent, Scent, Smell, Smell, Smelly
Definition of Odour
1. odor [n -S] : ODOURFUL [adj] - See also: odor
Medical Definition of Odour
1. A volatile emanation that is perceived by the sense of smell. This entry appears with permission from the Dictionary of Cell and Molecular Biology (11 Mar 2008)
Lexicographical Neighbors of Odour
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