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Olfactory

//ɒlˈfak.tə.ɹi// adj, noun

Definitions

Adjective

1
Concerning the sense of smell. not-comparable, relational

Adjective

1
of or relating to olfaction wordnet

Noun

1
Ellipsis of olfactory organ. abbreviation, alt-of, ellipsis
2
The sense of smell. in-plural

Etymology

Etymology 1

From Latin olfactus (“an act of smelling; the sense of smell”) + -ory, from olfaciō (“to sniff, smell, scent”) + -tus (action noun suffix).

Etymology 2

From Latin olfactus (“an act of smelling; the sense of smell”) + -ory, from olfaciō (“to sniff, smell, scent”) + -tus (action noun suffix).

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