SCENT


Meaning of SCENT in English

■ noun

1》 a distinctive smell, especially one that is pleasant.

2》 pleasant-smelling liquid worn on the skin; perfume.

3》 a trail indicated by the characteristic smell of an animal.

↘a trail of evidence assisting someone in a search or investigation.

4》 archaic the faculty or sense of smell.

■ verb

1》 impart a pleasant ~ to.

2》 discern by the sense of smell.

↘sense the presence or imminence of: the Premier ~ed victory last night.

Derivatives

~ed adjective

~less adjective

Origin

ME: from OFr. sentir 'perceive, smell', from L. sentire .

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