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Synonyms
odorous, fragrant, redolent, aromatic mean emitting and diffusing scent.
odorous applies to whatever has a strong distinctive smell whether pleasant or unpleasant.
fragrant applies to things (such as flowers or spices) with sweet or agreeable odors.
redolent applies usually to a place or thing impregnated with odors.
aromatic applies to things emitting pungent often fresh odors.
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Middle English, from Latin fragrant-, fragrans, from present participle of fragrare to be fragrant
15th century, in the meaning defined above
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“Fragrant.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/fragrant. Accessed 17 Dec. 2024.
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