smeller

Meanings

• noun

  A device used to detect and identify various types of odors.

  - "The dog's nose is like a smeller, able to detect scents from far away."
  - "The smeller in the kitchen helped us locate the source of the burnt toast."

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Variants

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Etymology

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From Old English smelan, meaning 'to stink' or 'to smell'.

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Trivia

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

2. The smeller in the nose is made up of over 5 million olfactory receptors.

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Related Concepts

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1. olfaction: The sense of smell, which allows organisms to detect and identify various chemicals in their environment.

2. aromatherapy: The practice of using essential oils to promote physical and emotional well-being.

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Culture

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The human sense of smell, including the use of smellers, plays a significant role in various cultures. For example, in ancient Egypt, people used fragrances and incense to mask unpleasant odors and to honor the gods.

How to Memorize "smeller"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a small, handheld device with a tube or opening for sampling odors.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'smeller' with the sense of smell and the ability to detect odors.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Scented Mammal Elaborately Locates Odors' to remember the meaning of smeller.

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