odorous

[ oh-der-uh s ]
/ ˈoʊ dər əs /
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adjective

odoriferous.

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Origin of odorous

First recorded in 1540–50, odorous is from the Latin word odōrus fragrant. See odor, -ous

OTHER WORDS FROM odorous

WORDS THAT MAY BE CONFUSED WITH odorous

malodorous odious odoriferous odorous smelly stinkyodious odorous

Words nearby odorous

odorant, odoriferous, odorimetry, odoriphore, odorize, odorous, odour, odour of sanctity, odovacar, odra, odsbodikins
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Words related to odorous

aromatic, balmy, dank, fetid, flavorsome, flowery, foul, fragrant, heady, honeyed, loud, malodorous, mephitic, moldy, musty, nauseous, offensive, pungent, putrid, redolent

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British Dictionary definitions for odorous

odorous
/ (ˈəʊdərəs) /

adjective

having or emitting a characteristic smell or odour

Derived forms of odorous

odorously, adverbodorousness, noun
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