Definition of smell

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Smell (v. t.) The sense or faculty by which certain qualities of bodies are perceived through the instrumentally of the olfactory nerves. See Sense.

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Agallochum :: Agallochum (n.) A soft, resinous wood (Aquilaria Agallocha) of highly aromatic smell, burnt by the orientals as a perfume. It is called also agalwood and aloes wood. The name is also given to some other species..
Smell-feast :: Smell-feast (n.) A feast at which the guests are supposed to feed upon the odors only of the viands.
Smell :: Smell (v. i.) To affect the olfactory nerves; to have an odor or scent; -- often followed by of; as, to smell of smoke, or of musk..
Rosinweed :: Rosinweed (n.) A name given in California to various composite plants which secrete resins or have a resinous smell.
Sweet-sop :: Sweet-scented (a.) Having a sweet scent or smell; fragrant.
Vinaigrette :: Vinaigrette (n.) A small perforated box for holding aromatic vinegar contained in a sponge, or a smelling bottle for smelling salts; -- called also vinegarette..
Putrefactive :: Putrefactive (a.) Of or pertaining to putrefaction; as, the putrefactive smell or process..
Stinkpot :: Stinkingly (adv.) In a stinking manner; with an offensive smell.
Bloodhound :: Bloodhound (n.) A breed of large and powerful dogs, with long, smooth, and pendulous ears, and remarkable for acuteness of smell. It is employed to recover game or prey which has escaped wounded from a hunter, and for tracking criminals. Formerly it was used for pursuing runaway slaves. Other varieties of dog are often used for the same purpose and go by the same name. The Cuban bloodhound is said to be a variety of the mastiff..
Hircic :: Hircic (a.) Of, pertaining to, or derived from, mutton suet; -- applied by Chevreul to an oily acid which was obtained from mutton suet, and to which he attributed the peculiar taste and smell of that substance. The substance has also been called hircin..
Putrid :: Putrid (a.) Indicating or proceeding from a decayed state of animal or vegetable matter; as, a putrid smell..
Mushroom :: Mushroom (n.) An edible fungus (Agaricus campestris), having a white stalk which bears a convex or oven flattish expanded portion called the pileus. This is whitish and silky or somewhat scaly above, and bears on the under side radiating gills which are at first flesh-colored, but gradually become brown. The plant grows in rich pastures and is proverbial for rapidity of growth and shortness of duration. It has a pleasant smell, and is largely used as food. It is also cultivated from spawn..
Graveolence :: Graveolence (n.) A strong and offensive smell; rancidity.
Smell-feast :: Smell-feast (n.) One who is apt to find and frequent good tables; a parasite; a sponger.
Scentful :: Scentful (a.) Of quick or keen smell.
Fusiness :: Fusiness (n.) A fusty state or quality; moldiness; mustiness; an ill smell from moldiness.
Ammonia :: Ammonia (n.) A gaseous compound of hydrogen and nitrogen, NH3, with a pungent smell and taste: -- often called volatile alkali, and spirits of hartshorn..
Savory :: Savory (a.) Pleasing to the organs of taste or smell.
Fetid :: Fetid (a.) Having an offensive smell; stinking.
Rosemary :: Rosemary (n.) A labiate shrub (Rosmarinus officinalis) with narrow grayish leaves, growing native in the southern part of France, Spain, and Italy, also in Asia Minor and in China. It has a fragrant smell, and a warm, pungent, bitterish taste. It is used in cookery, perfumery, etc., and is an emblem of fidelity or constancy..
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