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odoriferous Definition

odor·if·er·ous (ō′dər ifər əs)

adjective

giving off an odor, now often, specif., a strong or offensive one

Etymology: ME < L odorifer: see odor & -ferous

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odoriferous Usage Examples

Modifies a noun

  • flower: And why in deed Naso, but for smelling out the odoriferous flowers of fancy?

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