Associations to the word «Odor»

Wiktionary

ODOR, noun. Any smell, whether fragrant or offensive; scent; perfume.
ODOR, noun. (figuratively) A strong, pervasive quality.
ODOR, noun. (figuratively) (uncountable) Esteem; repute.

Dictionary definition

ODOR, noun. Any property detected by the olfactory system.
ODOR, noun. The sensation that results when olfactory receptors in the nose are stimulated by particular chemicals in gaseous form; "she loved the smell of roses".

Wise words

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Oliver Wendell Holmes, Jr.