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ODORIFEROUS

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o⋅dor⋅if⋅er⋅ous

  [oh-duh-rif-er-uhs]
–adjective
yielding or diffusing an odor.
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Origin:
1425–75; late ME < ML odōriferus smelling of (something), equiv. to odōr- odor + -i- -i- + -ferus -ferous

Related forms:
o⋅dor⋅if⋅er⋅ous⋅ly, adverb
o⋅dor⋅if⋅er⋅ous⋅ness, o⋅dor⋅if⋅er⋅os⋅i⋅ty  [oh-duh-rif-uh-ros-i-tee] , noun

Synonyms:
odorous, fragrant, aromatic, perfumed, redolent.
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o·dor·if·er·ous   (ō'də-rĭf'ər-əs)   
adj.  Having or giving off an odor.
o'dor·if'er·ous·ly adv., o'dor·if'er·ous·ness n.
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Word Origin & History

odoriferous 
c.1425, "that has a scent," from L. odorifer "odoriferous, fragrant," lit. "bearing odor," from odor + ferre "to bear, carry" (see infer). Usually in a positive sense.
Online Etymology Dictionary, © 2001 Douglas Harper
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Medical Dictionary

Main Entry: odor·if·er·ous
Pronunciation: "Od-&-'rif-(&-)r&s
Function: adjective
: yielding an odor : ODOROUS
Merriam-Webster's Medical Dictionary, © 2002 Merriam-Webster, Inc.
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