odoriferous
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dəˈrɪf adjective
yielding or diffusing an odor.
Origin:
1425–75; late Middle English < Medieval Latin odōriferus smelling of (something), equivalent to odōr- odor + -i- -i- + -ferus -ferous
1425–75; late Middle English < Medieval Latin odōriferus smelling of (something), equivalent to odōr- odor + -i- -i- + -ferus -ferous
Related forms
o·dor·if·er·ous·ly, adverb
non·o·dor·if·er·ous, adjective
non·o·dor·if·er·ous·ly, adverb
non·o·dor·if·er·ous·ness, noun
Synonyms
odorous, fragrant, aromatic, perfumed, redolent.
odorous, fragrant, aromatic, perfumed, redolent.
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| —adj | |
| having or emitting an odour, esp a fragrant one | |
| odor'iferously | |
| —adv | |
| odor'iferousness | |
| —n | |
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Word Origin & History
odoriferous
early 15c., "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.
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Example sentences
The perception of odor is a physio-psychological response to the inhalation of an odoriferous chemical substance.
We humans are incredibly demanding because of our hunger and thirst-and the messy, odoriferous products of our satiety.
Thus, the sorbent must be able to sorb an odoriferous compound when it is present in even trace amounts.
All visually stained or odoriferous soils were removed during the construction remedial action.
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