odorous

Meanings

• adjective

  Having a strong and agreeable smell.

  - "The rose garden was odorous with the scent of roses."
  - "The bakery was filled with the odorous aroma of fresh bread."

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Synonyms

odoriferous

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with odorous
porous , dorus , morose

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Variants

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odorous , odorously , odorousness , odorousnesses

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Etymology

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From Old French odor, odorif, from odor, odoris, from Latin odor, odoris, from odere, to scent.

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Trivia

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1. The word 'odorous' comes from the Latin word 'odor', which means 'scent' or 'smell'.

2. Some odorous substances, such as garlic and onions, have a strong and unpleasant smell rather than a pleasant one.

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Related Concepts

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1. Aroma: The pleasant scent of something. Odorous substances often have a strong aroma.

2. Fragrance: A pleasant smell that is pleasing to the senses. Odorous substances often have a strong fragrance.

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Culture

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In literature, the word 'odorous' is often used to describe the strong and pleasant scent of flowers or foods. It can also be used metaphorically to describe something that is appealing or attractive.

How to Memorize "odorous"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a beautiful rose garden in full bloom. Visualize the strong and pleasant scent of the roses as you say the word 'odorous' to yourself.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'odorous' with the smell of roses or other pleasant scents. Think of something that has a strong and agreeable smell to help remember the meaning of the word.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Odor-ous' to help remember the meaning of the word. The 'o' in odor represents the smell, and the 'us' represents the agreeable quality of the scent.

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