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Olfactory

Adjective / əʊˈlfæktɜ:i: / Another word for olfactory — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

relating to the sense of smell

Synonyms & similar words

olfactive smell scent aroma odor fragrance whiff perfume bouquet redolence sniff nose nasal olfaction smelliness smellable odoriferous perfumy aromatic fragrant redolent

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Example sentences

  1. The olfactory sense helps us to smell different foods.
  2. Certain animals, such as dogs, have a very sensitive olfactory system.
  3. The olfactory bulb is responsible for processing smells in the brain.
  4. The perfumer created a unique olfactory experience with his latest fragrance.
  5. The olfactory receptors in our noses can detect thousands of different smells.

Quotes

  • The sense of smell, like a faithful counsellor, foretells its character. - Jean Anthelme Brillat-Savarin
  • Perfume is the most intense form of memory. - Jean Paul Guerlain
  • Smell is a potent wizard that transports us across a thousand miles and all the years we have lived. - Helen Keller

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