odore

Definitions of odore
  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:
    effluvio, fragranza, olezzo, profumo
    a distinctive odor that is pleasant
    afrore, fetore, fortore, lezzo, pestilenza, puzza, puzzo, sito, tanfata, tanfo, zaffata
    a distinctive odor that is offensively unpleasant
    type of:
    sensazione, senso
    an unelaborated elementary awareness of stimulation
  2. noun
    aromatic potherb used in cookery for its savory qualities
    synonyms: erba aromatica, pianta aromatica
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    types:
    asciugatoio, the, tè
    dried leaves of the tea shrub; used to make tea
    type of:
    aroma
    something added to food primarily for the savor it imparts
  3. noun
    a slight suggestion or vague understanding
    synonyms: sentore
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    type of:
    suggerimento, suggestione
    an idea that is suggested
  4. noun
    any property detected by the olfactory system
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    types:
    irrancidimento, rancidezza, rancidume
    the attribute of having a strong offensive smell
    type of:
    attributo, proprietà, qualità
    a basic or essential attribute shared by all members of a class
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