odor

Meanings

• noun

  A quality perceived through the sense of smell; a scent.

  - "The odor of fresh flowers is pleasant."
  - "The kitchen smelled of burnt toast."

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Pronunciation

1. /ˈoʊ.dɚ/
   
   
   
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Synonyms

esteem , repute , perfume , scent

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with odor
boring , mooring , oring , morning

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Variants

List of all variants of odor that leads to same result
odor , odored , odorless , odors , odour , odours , body odor

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Etymology

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From Old French odor, from Latin odor, from odere, to smell.

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Trivia

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1. The human nose can distinguish over 1 trillion different smells.

2. Some animals, like the African elephant, have an excellent sense of smell and can detect water from miles away.

3. The smell of chocolate is used to attract fruit flies in scientific experiments.

4. The smell of lavender is known to help people relax and reduce stress.

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Related Concepts

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1. Aroma: A pleasant odor or fragrance.

2. Smell: The ability to perceive and identify different odors through the sense of smell.

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Culture

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Odor plays a significant role in various cultures and traditions. In ancient civilizations, odors were used for religious and therapeutic purposes. In literature, odors have been used to evoke emotions and set the scene. For instance, in Charles Dickens' A Tale of Two Cities, the odor of the Parisian streets is described as 'a stifling reek of impure and loathsome things.' In art, odors have been depicted in paintings and sculptures to create a sensory experience for the viewer.

How to Memorize "odor"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine the scent of a rose or a freshly baked apple pie to help remember the meaning of odor.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word odor with the sense of smell to remember its meaning.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Odor is a sense, Odor comes from things that stink or please.' to help remember the definition of odor.

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