ODOROUS


Meaning of ODOROUS in English

ˈōdərəs adjective

Etymology: Latin odorus, from odor, n.

: having or emitting an odor : scented

odorous materials … captured by the mucous lining of the nostrils — F.A.Geldard

as

a. : fragrant

the odorous air of the orchard — H.W.Longfellow

odorous gums from the East — Oscar Wilde

fresh, moist, odorous bread — Della Lutes

b. : malodorous

grievances of the men … odorous salt junk and weevily hardtack — H.A.Chippendale

• odor·ous·ly adverb

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