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ODORIFEROUS
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Dictionary entry overview: What does odoriferous mean?
• ODORIFEROUS (adjective)
The adjective ODORIFEROUS has 2 senses:
1. emitting an odor
2. having a natural fragrance
Familiarity information: ODORIFEROUS used as an adjective is rare.
Dictionary entry details
Sense 1
Meaning:
Emitting an odor
Synonyms:
odoriferous; odorous
Context example:
odorous salt pork and weevily hardtack
Similar:
ill-smelling; malodorous; malodourous; stinky; unpleasant-smelling (having an unpleasant smell)
Sense 2
Meaning:
Having a natural fragrance
Synonyms:
odoriferous; odorous; perfumed; scented; sweet; sweet-scented; sweet-smelling
Context example:
scented flowers
Similar:
fragrant (pleasant-smelling)
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