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(äl fak′s̸hən)

noun

the sense of smell
the act of smelling

Origin: < L olfacere: see olfactory

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noun

The sense of smell.
The act or process of smelling.

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Origin: Latin olfactus

Origin: , past participle of olfacere, to smell; see olfactory

Origin: + -ion

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