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English noun: olfactory sensation

1. olfactory sensation (cognition) the sensation that results when olfactory receptors in the nose are stimulated by particular chemicals in gaseous form


SamplesShe loved the smell of roses.


Synonymsodor, odour, olfactory perception, smell


Broader (hypernym)aesthesis, esthesis, sensation, sense datum, sense experience, sense impression


Narrower (hyponym)acridity, aroma, fetor, foetor, fragrance, malodor, malodour, mephitis, perfume, reek, scent, scent, stench, stink









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