odorous
|o-dor-ous|
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/ˈoʊdərəs/
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/ˈəʊdərəs/
emitting a smell
Etymology
Etymology Information
'odorous' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'odorōsus', where 'odōr' meant 'smell'.
Historical Evolution
'odorous' changed from the Late Latin/Medieval Latin word 'odorōsus' and entered English (via Middle English/early Modern English) as the modern English word 'odorous'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'having a smell' (from Latin), and over time it has retained that basic meaning of 'having or giving off an odor'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
having or giving off a smell (an odor); emitting a scent.
The odorous kitchen made it hard to enjoy dinner.
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Last updated: 2025/11/28 13:15