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Aromatic

//ˌæɹ.əˈmæt.ɪk// adj, noun

Definitions

Adjective
  1. 1
    Fragrant or spicy.

    "aromatic herbs"

  2. 2
    Having a closed ring of alternate single and double bonds with delocalized electrons.
  3. 3
    Derived from benzene.
Adjective
  1. 1
    having a strong pleasant odor wordnet
  2. 2
    (chemistry) of or relating to or containing one or more benzene rings wordnet
Noun
  1. 1
    A fragrant plant or spice added to a dish to flavour it.
  2. 2
    Any aromatic compound.

Etymology

Etymology 1

Late Middle English, from Middle French and Old French aromatique, from Late Latin aromaticus, from Ancient Greek ἄρωμα (árōma, “seasoning, spicy and/or fragrant smell”).

Etymology 2

Late Middle English, from Middle French and Old French aromatique, from Late Latin aromaticus, from Ancient Greek ἄρωμα (árōma, “seasoning, spicy and/or fragrant smell”).

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