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aroma Definition

aro·ma (ə rō)

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

aroma Synonyms

aroma

n.

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

aroma Usage Examples

Preposition: of

  • blackberry: The 2001 has wonderful aromas of sweet blackberries intermingled with substantial tannins.
  • peach: I found delicate aromas of tropical peach, leading to a silky palate of melon infused with sweet oak.
  • raspberry: This superb liqueur has the aroma of fresh raspberries with a deep berry red color which will enhance all kinds of cocktails.
  • lavender: The warmth of the water will enhance the aroma of the lavender.
  • pear: Tasting Notes: Fresh and delicate aromas of pears, melon and baked apples with light biscuity yeast characters.

Converse of object

  • waft: As you move through our bonded warehouse the wafting aroma of maturing whiskey will lead you to the next area.
  • intoxicate: The dust and the damp mixed together in an intoxicating aroma of effort.
  • inhale: Inhale the aroma of the finest coffees from round the world.
  • entice: The enticing aromas of the evening meal I had missed still wafted through the air.
  • savor: Add the wine to the ingredients in the frying pan and savor the delicious aroma!
  • impart: The live yeast also imparts a slight bready aroma.

Adjective modifier

  • pungent: The tires crunching through wild basil release a pungent aroma.
  • fruity: Their 1992 Riesling is an elegant wine with a delicate fruity aroma.
  • heady: When you visit you'll be seduced by the heady aromas.
  • spicy: The spicy aroma from its leaves can restore health.
  • fragrant: Fragrant aromas make way for a crisp mouthful of tingling fruit flavors.
  • hoppy: An extremely pleasant bitter, straw colored beer with a terrific fresh, hoppy aroma.

Noun used with modifier

  • vanilla: Blackberry, clove and vanilla aromas, lifted and a touch herbal.
  • berry: Good color with lots of fresh red berry fruit aromas.
  • hop: With a 4 % ABV this session ale has a pronounced floral hop aroma tempered with an underlying roasted malt character.

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