n.
Pronunciation: ' stench
Function: noun
Etymology: Middle English, from Old English stenc; akin to Old English stincan to emit a smell ― more at STINK
Date: before 12th century
1 : STINK
2 : a characteristic repugnant quality
– stench · ful \ -f ə l \ adjective
– stenchy \ ' sten-ch ē \ adjective