odeur

Definitions of odeur
  1. noun
    the sensation that results when olfactory receptors in the nose are stimulated by particular chemicals in gaseous form
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    types:
    parfum
    an odor left in passing by which a person or animal can be traced
    eau de toilette, parfum
    a distinctive odor that is pleasant
    puanteur
    a distinctive odor that is offensively unpleasant
    type of:
    sensation
    an unelaborated elementary awareness of stimulation
  2. noun
    an odor left in passing by which a person or animal can be traced
    synonyms: parfum
  3. noun
    a pleasingly sweet olfactory property
    synonyms: parfum
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    type of:
    arôme
    any property detected by the olfactory system
  4. noun
    any property detected by the olfactory system
    synonyms: arôme
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    types:
    parfum
    a pleasingly sweet olfactory property
    odeur fétide, puanteur
    the attribute of having a strong offensive smell
    odeur corporelle
    malodorousness resulting from a failure to bathe
    type of:
    possession, propriété
    a basic or essential attribute shared by all members of a class
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