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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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..
Resent :: Resent (v. i.) To give forth an odor; to smell; to savor.
Sweet-sop :: Sweet-scented (a.) Having a sweet scent or smell; fragrant.
Flavorous :: Flavorous (a.) Imparting flavor; pleasant to the taste or smell; sapid.
Caraway :: Caraway (n.) A biennial plant of the Parsley family (Carum Carui). The seeds have an aromatic smell, and a warm, pungent taste. They are used in cookery and confectionery, and also in medicine as a carminative..
Savor :: Savor (v. t.) To taste or smell with pleasure; to delight in; to relish; to like; to favor.
Bilgy :: Bilgy (a.) Having the smell of bilge water.
Olfactory :: Olfactory (a.) Of, pertaining to, or connected with, the sense of smell; as, the olfactory nerves; the olfactory cells..
Smelling :: Smelling (n.) The act of one who smells.
Putrefactive :: Putrefactive (a.) Of or pertaining to putrefaction; as, the putrefactive smell or process..
Organoleptic :: Organoleptic (a.) Making an impression upon an organ; plastic; -- said of the effect or impression produced by any substance on the organs of touch, taste, or smell, and also on the organism as a whole..
Olidous :: Olidous (a.) Having a strong, disagreeable smell; fetid..
Odor :: Odor (n.) Any smell, whether fragrant or offensive; scent; perfume..
Valerian :: Valerian (n.) Any plant of the genus Valeriana. The root of the officinal valerian (V. officinalis) has a strong smell, and is much used in medicine as an antispasmodic..
Scent :: Scent (n.) The power of smelling; the sense of smell; as, a hound of nice scent; to divert the scent..
Pungent :: Pungent (v. t.) Causing a sharp sensation, as of the taste, smell, or feelings; pricking; biting; acrid; as, a pungent spice..
Smelled :: Smelled (imp. & p. p.) of Smel.
Fust :: Fust (n.) A strong, musty smell; mustiness..
Snuff :: Snuff (v. i.) To perceive by the nose; to scent; to smell.
Abietine :: Abietine (n.) A resinous obtained from Strasburg turpentine or Canada balsam. It is without taste or smell, is insoluble in water, but soluble in alcohol (especially at the boiling point), in strong acetic acid, and in ether..
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