smell#2 (n)
odor (n)
odour (n)
olfactory sensation (n)
olfactory perception (n)

n05713737

type n
lex_filenum 09
def the sensation that results when olfactory receptors in the nose are stimulated by particular chemicals in gaseous form
examples she loved the smell of roses
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Hypernym sensation, esthesis, aesthesis, sense experience, sense impression, sense datum
Derivationally related form odour → odourise
Derivationally related form odor → odorize
Derivationally related form smell → smell; smell → smell; smell → smell
Hyponym scent; aroma, fragrance, perfume, scent; malodor, malodour, stench, stink, reek, fetor, foetor, mephitis; acridity
Incoming links
Hyponym sensation, esthesis, aesthesis, sense experience, sense impression, sense datum
Hypernym scent; aroma, fragrance, perfume, scent; malodor, malodour, stench, stink, reek, fetor, foetor, mephitis; acridity
Derivationally related form smell → smell; smell → smell; smell → smell
Derivationally related form odourise → odor
Derivationally related form odorize → odor
Derivationally related form odourise → odour

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