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aroma definition

aro·ma (ə rō′mə)

noun

  1. a pleasant, often spicy odor; fragrance, as of a plant, a wine, cooking, etc.
  2. any smell or odor
  3. a characteristic quality or atmosphere a city with the aroma of Paris

Etymology: L < Gr arōma, sweet spice

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aroma Synonyms

aroma

n.

smell, fragrance, perfume, odor; see smell 1, 2. See syn. study atsmell.


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aroma Usage Examples

Preposition: of

  • blackberry: The 2001 has wonderful aromas of sweet blackberries intermingled with substantial tannins.

Converse of object

  • waft: As you move through our bonded warehouse the wafting aroma of maturing whiskey will lead you to the next area.

Adjective modifier

  • pungent: The tires crunching through wild basil release a pungent aroma.

Noun used with modifier

  • vanilla: Blackberry, clove and vanilla aromas, lifted and a touch herbal.
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