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Olfactory

Verb / 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

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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